Parenting

4 Ways to Teach your MilKid to Be an Advocate

We spend a large portion of our time advocating for our military kids. Many of the challenges they face are… Read More

Fed Is Best: Yes, I Bottle-Feed…Don’t Judge Me!

Even before that little bundle of joy enters the world, every woman has visions of what new motherhood is going… Read More

3 Steps to Busting Summer Boredom

“I’m Bored.” These two seemingly innocuous words can strike fear into the hearts of even the most seasoned military spouse… Read More

A Letter to Military Dads

I have more than a few heart wrenching scenes engraved within my memories spanning my short 28 years, but perhaps… Read More

What TO Say and What NOT to Say to Our Military Kids

Originally published by Blue Star Families A knock at the door with dinner, a mowed lawn, a shoulder to lean… Read More

Nursing Moms Rejoice! “Bosom Bites” Treats Help Your Supply

Jugs. Boobies. Ta-tas. Bosoms. Call them what you want, they all serve the same purpose. As a nursing mom, we… Read More

Dear Mother Who Once Dreamed

Dear Mother Who Once Dreamed, When baby girl arrived, life changed forever, and in the best way! Yet, I’m seven… Read More

The Last Day of School Stinks for Military Kids

It's the last day of school before summer, or it is about to be for many! Parents may groan a… Read More

Operation Parenting: Using Science to Parent

Co-authored by Cheryl Fine and Lauren Comer Military life is challenging for even the most mature adults -- constant moves,… Read More

Shaping Our Shadows: The Power of a Parent

We found ourselves established into a new “old,” routine one month at our new duty station. We dealt with the… Read More