military families
Where In The World is My Home When It’s Not on a Map?
I’m certain you’ve heard the old phrase “home is where the heart is.” It’s likely stitched on a pillow sitting… Read More
How to Leverage Your Military Benefits to Rock the Summer of 2017
Sitting in the pickup line, waiting for that final bell to ring on the last day of school I can… Read More
Meet Miss USA: Army Captain DeShauna Barber
FORT BRAGG, N.C. – Army Reserve Family Programs conducted a one-on-one interview April 10, 2017, with Miss USA title holder,… Read More
5 Unknown Military Discounts
Most businesses offer some type of discount to the men and women that serve the country. While most of these… Read More
4 Lessons Military Kids Teach Adults
One of my favorite weekend rituals is sitting on my front porch with a steaming cup of Bullet Proof Coffee… Read More
From Warrior to Forgotten Warrior Advocate
Lindsay Hinger can be spotted at her local Staples picking up boxes in bulk, waiting in line to pick up… Read More
3 Ways To Parent Your Milkids Based on Your Strengths
I recently saw a meme that perfectly summed up my experience as a parent: “Just when you think you have… Read More
The 3 Pillars to Live a Satisfied Life
As we go about our lives, it is very easy to get caught up in the monotony of the daily… Read More
The Infamous Christmas Truce – Then & Now
The year was 1914 and the world was immersed in war- the Great War. A war that many envisioned to… Read More
8 Ways the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act Will Affect Your Military Family
By: Eileen Huck, Government Relations Deputy Director, National Military Family Association **The FY17 NDAA has passed the House and the… Read More
8 Ways to Give Back During the Holidays
The holidays present a great time to give back by donating to the causes you care about most. Sure, the… Read More
Reform Bill Passed to Help People With Eating Disorders
Shared from Katu.com WASHINGTON (WJLA) - For the first time in American history, Congress passed a bill supporting patients who… Read More
Spouse Confessions: I Was Abused and Now I Have PTSD
**Editor's note: this story contains highly explicit material. This author chose to remain anonymous due to the highly sensitive confession. Please… Read More
5 Ways the Military Family Evolves
How many of you have gotten this question: “How on EARTH do you do it? How does your marriage/family survive… Read More
FLOTUS Welcomes Military Families to the White House to See the 2016 Holiday Decorations
From whitehouse.gov Ever wonder how the White House gets transformed for the holidays? Deesha Dyer, White House Social Secretary, reveals… Read More
The Incredible Truth of Thanksgiving
It was a frigid winter morning in France 1944. World War II carried a vast multitude of servicemen and servicewomen… Read More
Male Spouse Perspective: Transitioning Out of the Military
Retirement: The World's Longest Coffee Break! I like to start out my article with a quote that pertains to… Read More
Stand With Moms: A Heartbreaking Story Of The Effects Of Postpartum Depression
I’ve read about, heard and even seen tragic instances transpire right in front of my eyes-pausing to ask questions and… Read More