Relationships
Back-to-School Survival Guide
The school year is fast approaching and with it comes a to-do list that can feel a mile long. You go… Read More
The Do’s and Don’ts of Visiting Home This Summer
Traveling home this summer? I'm sure you're experiencing feelings of excitement and anticipation- maybe even anxiousness. Check out my recommended… Read More
Helping My Military Child Say Goodbye
Ever have those moments in life where you are certain you are failing as a parent? I certainly hope that… Read More
Why Military Spouses Still Can’t Have It All
Originally published on Huffingtonpost.com Last Friday, the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) published the first in a three-part… Read More
Embrace the Suck: Why You Should Try to Make New Friends on Base
I schlepped into the Tiny Tots ballet class late with two preschoolers in tutus and two not-happy-to-be-here boys in tow.… Read More
5 Ways to Keep Your Military Marriage Spicy
Everyone loves a beginning, especially the beginning of a relationship. Beginnings hold so much promise, so much excitement, so much....HEAT.… Read More
A Letter To My Friend, The Divorced Military Spouse
“Divorce.” You barely whispered it. “I’m getting a divorce.” You hadn’t slept, that much was clear. Your hair hung about… Read More
5 Success Tips for Traveling Solo With Your Kids
Sometimes Skype just isn’t enough. Sometimes a trip to Grandma’s house is an absolute necessity. However, when Grandma now lives a… Read More
Why I’m the Reason My 6-Year-Old Thinks She’s Fat
I didn't react well when my six-year-old asked me if she looked fat in the shirt she was wearing. I'll… Read More
4 Ways You Can Support Spouses During Deployment
My husband has been in the Navy since December, 2013. Somehow, we’ve gotten lucky and he has yet to go… Read More