Surviving the Japan Floods: Part 3
From the invaluable perspectives of two people removed from the situation, it seemed best to navigate back to Higashihiroshima. I knew I could get...
Keeping the School Rhythm through the Holidays
In our house, winter break is something we look forward to. It’s a time without crazy schedules filled with family, fun, and relaxation. Pushing pause...
Predicting Pre-Term Birth
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One common worry that haunts mothers throughout pregnancy is what will happen...
Do I Need a Power of Attorney?
If you’ve been stationed overseas and subjected to AFN commercials, you will giggle at the mention of Hercules and the Golden Fleece. While the...
Worldschooling with The Wild Bradburys: Homeschooling a Military Child
Yes! You've made the decision to start homeschooling a military child, your military child —congrats! Now you have some decisions to make, and you...
Settle In: Make a Quick Adjustment After PCS
Why is moving so stressful and emotionally taxing? Well, that's easy. It's because we leave behind everything we’ve been building to make a home and have to...
Teens Sexting: The Alarming Reality Of This Dangerous Practice
It's no secret that teenagers are the most tech-savvy and connected generation in history. This has led to a surge in their participation in...
Worldschooling with the Wild Bradburys: Learning to Read on the Road
When I reflect on my childhood, much of it is filled with the stories I read. I spent hours of my daily routine reading...
4 Key Strategies for Building a Positive Parent-Teacher Relationship From the...
As parents, we all want the best for our children, and their education plays a vital role in shaping their future. One of the...
Team USA Athletes Your Kids Should Know
With the 2018 Winter Olуmрісѕ wrapping up last week in PуеоngChаng, South Kоrеа, you’ve likely spent hours learning the nuances of figure skating scoring,...
Why Not Donate Some Blood?
If your loved one had an emergency and needed an immediate blood transfusion, but the hospital didn’t have any blood available, what would you...
How to Care for the Caregiver: Tips from a Coastguardsman
Cancer. One word from a doctor is all it took to thrust a hardworking Coast Guard pilot trying to finish flight school into the...
Got a Kiddo Who Doesn’t Love to Read? 10 Awesome Gift...
If you’re a parent of a reluctant reader, you’ve probably tried everything to get your child to love to read. In fact, you may now feel...
4 Ways to Keep a Military Parent Connected
As military spouses, we get what we signed up for. We've learned that workdays often frequently start before 9 a.m. and blow right by...
5 Ways to Help Prevent the Summer Slide
As the House Stark would say if he was not always wearing fur, and on an island somewhere - Summer is coming! Summer as...
Raising a Teenager: Why Parenting Blogs Are Worthwhile
Raising children is challenging, and raising a teenager is tricky for most parents. The many changes that happened worldwide in the last few decades...
Ways The Experts Can Get YOUR Baby Wrong
Being a new parent is overwhelming. Throw in sleep deprivation and it can even make you a little crazy! Between book “experts,” doctors, pediatricians,...
5 Military Spouse Conflict Resolution Tips
Turn to the chapter on military spouse conflict resolution in your Military Spouse Handbook. Oh wait... there is no handbook to explain the ups...
Surviving the 2018 Japan Floods: Part 2
We landed and sprinkles — nothing more, no ferocious pelting rain — dotted the window on the row-20 window of our Japan Airlines flight.
Carry-ons...
Help Your Child Change Schools Like an Expert in 5th Grade
You’ve been through a lot with your elementary schooler — from that adorable first day of kindergarten, when you saw them off to...
Surviving the 2018 Japan Floods: Part 5
I turned right out of the gas station parking lot with a determination I have never experienced before. This absolutely had to work. We...
How My Baby Helped Me Make Friends
You know the phrase when it rains, it pours? Well, it might not rain in California, but for my husband and I, the move...
Overcoming Math Anxiety So Your Kids Don’t Catch It
Throughout most of the school year, we worry about passing along the flu, stomach bugs, and other yucky conditions to our children (and vice...
When It’s Almost Time They Fly from the Nest – Coping...
As your kids get older and head towards high school graduation, you might come from the bittersweet realization that you only have a few...
A Preschool Reader—Should You Do It? 5 Little-Known Tips.
Moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas, friends, neighbors—even strangers—everybody’s got an opinion on whether or not you should teach your preschooler to read. People will (oh-so-kindly) suggest...
11 Creative Dr. Seuss Crafts Ignite Imaginations Making Learning to Read...
Dr. Seuss crafts bring literary characters to life. Creating arts and crafts projects with preschool and elementary school-aged children strengthens and builds their love...
Online Selling Tips: What You Need to Know Before You PCS
With another relocation approaching, we know you’re itching to clear out that junk-filled garage. We have some online selling tips that will help you...
Pros & Cons of Introvert Characteristics Related to Positive Parenting
As parenting becomes more and more of a challenge for today’s busy families, the importance of understanding our own personalities and how they affect...
How to Survive Teaching Your Teenage Driver the Rules of the...
As your kids get older, you will one day find yourself having to teach your teenager how to drive. Learning to drive is an...
5 Essential Tips for Preparing For a Baby: Your Ultimate Guide!
Welcome to the incredible journey of parenthood! As you eagerly anticipate the arrival of your little one, it's natural to feel a mix of...
Car Seat Safety: State by State
Did you recently PCS to a new state? Have you thought to check if your new state has different car seat guidelines? Don't worry...
How to Talk to Your Kids About Memorial Holidays
A child's world should be full of imagination and discovery, exploration and wonder. So when they become old enough to wonder about the meaning...
The Best Postpartum Essentials You Need
There are things that you definitely need postpartum and other things that are nice to have but not essentials. It is important to know...
4 Reasons This Family Needs Summer Camp
Children love summertime. They feel free without the constraints of bedtime, homework, and school. Do you remember the awesome feeling of doing whatever you...
The Military Child of the Year® Awards
Military children are resilient, flexible, and strong. They move every one to three years, bloom in school midyear, and continue their favorite sport or...
Beauty Essentials For Face Care: The Best Skin Care Gifts for...
Mother's Day is the perfect occasion to show your Mom some love and appreciation for all she does. If you're still struggling to find...
