Parenting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where I come from, when someone does something extra COOL, FUNKY, or with that added UPMH, we turned up our...

Military kids. They are strong. They are resilient. They are adaptable. They are well traveled. They are fiercely patriotic. They...

I recently saw a meme that perfectly summed up my experience as a parent: “Just when you think you have...

By: Karen Ruedisueli, Government Relations Deputy Director, National Military Family Association Your family sacrifices 365 days a year. You endure...

My daughter wandered into the living room to find me sniffling. "Mom, what's wrong?" I wiped my eyes and blurted,...

Before I experienced my first miscarriage the thought of losing a pregnancy seemed like a far away thought. Of course...

We happen to think that military kids are some of the most amazing humans on the planet, don't you? We...

If you would have tapped me on the shoulder in the midst of raising sons while PCSing every 2-3 years and...