Family

(Don’t Do This!) 5 Mistakes Military Spouses Should Avoid this Holiday Season

Ho-ho-ho! The holidays are now in full swing. And you plan to rock-rock-rock it! But wait.... ...it can be stressful… Read More

For All the Military Babies Gone Too Soon

By Amy Schofield In October 1988, President Ronald Reagan designated the month of October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Everyone… Read More

Forever Three: Facing the Loss of a Child as a Military Family

by Sandra Parker, military spouse Life as a military family has its challenges, but what happens when life hands you… Read More

Should I Go On Vacation Without My Service Member?

Summer is here, and with it comes those lazy afternoons, sunny days by the pool, and the occasional pipe dream… Read More

PBS to Honor Military Families (and YOU’RE Invited!)

What Do Parrotheads, Pentatonix and PBS All Have In Common?? They’ll all be celebrating America’s 242nd Birthday at the 38th… Read More

3 Life Changing Gifts My Military Parents Gave Me

Who knew that folding clothes the “navy way” and putting on sheets so tight that you could bounce a quarter… Read More

Keeping Your Mil-Family Together…After Divorce

Divorce is hard, but divorcing as a military spouse is harder. In my experience, when our separation went public, I… Read More

Fertility Treatment When Stationed Overseas: The Questions You Need to Ask

No one thinks they are going to need help getting pregnant, especially military spouses. Take a look around; we appear… Read More

OPSEC You HAVE to Follow to Protect Your Family, Even If You Have Nothing to Hide

The first time I heard the term OPSEC, I had just come into the military, and my first thought was… Read More

Blue Star Families Military Family Lifestyle Survey

“My child's school wants a local emergency contact, but I don't know anyone here.” “I have a love-hate relationship with… Read More