Military kids face unique challenges, like frequent moves, changing schools, being separated from a deployed parent, and living overseas. What can we do to fight for these resilient kids?
Tips for Parents with Sick Kids
This post is sponsored by XpertCare. Why does it seem like all the Emergency Room visits happen when my husband is deployed? We have five kids, so it’s not surprising that they get into a fair amount of scrapes, sicknesses, and dangerous situations. But it is...
7 Fun Deployment Countdown Displays
7 Fun ways to do a deployment countdown Deployment countdowns can be one of the fun things about deployment! Every day passed is another day closer to them coming home. Sometimes it is frustrating to watch a countdown creep along so slowly. But then there comes a day...
10 Great Pregnancy Resources for Military Spouses
This is a guest post by Melissa Nauss of Stars and Stripes Doulas. I'm happy to have her voice on the blog today! Stars and Stripes Doulas is a partnership that pairs a professional doula with an expecting mother. I have written before about why I used a doula when I...
How to Survive Deployment with a Baby and Toddler
I never wanted to go through deployment with a baby and toddler, but I did it. TWICE. When I had my second baby, I mastered the art of holding the baby with one hand while doing everything else with the other. Every mom eventually figures this out, and feels like...
6 Things to Do When You’re Sick During Deployment
It isn’t easy to take care of the kids or yourself when you get sick during deployment. Here are the steps you should take in advance to prepare for emergencies during deployment.
How to Survive a Deployment Birth Alone
Military spouses who give birth during deployment often feel alone, but these resources will support and encourage anyone having a deployment baby.
Why are Unit Family Events Always for Children?
How could military units incorporate more families?
What if a unit wanted to plan events that were both kid-friendly and interesting for couples without children? It can be done!
9 Powerful Ways to Connect a Deployment Baby with Their Deployed Parent
Will my deployment baby know his daddy? My oldest son had to wait six months before he met his Dad. My next son had to wait seven months. Why? Military deployment. Somehow, we got into the unfortunate cycle of having babies right before or at the beginning of his...
How to Save Dimes for Disney
The problem: Disney vacations are expensive and kids need to save up for a long time to earn a ticket. Keep reading because: this clever trick will help your kids save allowance for a Disney trip! Can we save enough Dimes for Disney? Have you ever tried saving dimes...