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They’re Saying Aspergers

by Retired Blogger | Jan 30, 2018 | Blog, Experience, Household 6

Ten years. It had been 10 years since I delivered my last baby boy, and I was telling the nurse that if she didn’t grab a doctor immediately, she or my husband would have to try to play catch.

Everything since that moment has been a ruck I was not equipped for.

I look back through photos and I see it more clearly now. Isaiah always had this almost constant anxiety/intensity about him, this more focused look in his eyes. I remember bringing it up to a doctor once, but she didn’t think too much of it.

AWTR Show #636: Kid2Kid

by M:M Command Team | Jan 29, 2018 | Podcast

Kid2Kid, a project that connects civilian children to military children through a simple two-step digital appreciation challenge. Military families make huge sacrifices for our country and showing appreciation for their challenges can make all the difference.. Join us with today’s empowering guest, Emma Dockery, founder of Kid2Kid and Yellow Ribbons United, and wife of former Washington Redskins player Derrick Dockery.

AWTR Show #634: Operation Teammate

by M:M Command Team | Jan 15, 2018 | Podcast

Operation Teammate is a children’s focused organization engaged in supporting the sons and daughters of all branches of the military, Veteran Wounded Warriors, and a variety of first responders. Join us with today’s guest, Timothy Montjoy, National Director of Operation Teammate.

4 Ways to Make Solo Parenting Easier

by Sarah Peachey | Dec 31, 2017 | Blog, Experience, Household 6, Military Life

As you probably hear quite often, military life usually has no shortage of separations. It’s hard enough being separated from your service member because Murphy’s Law often comes to light. It can get more trying when you have other engagements, but especially if you have children.

I’ve come to call the time I parent alone “solo-parenting.” I know some people consider it “single parenting,” but I think that misses the mark. Milspouses are fortunate enough to have financial and emotional support from a spouse, unlike actual single parents.

But we certainly do parent solo for a period of time while our service members attend school, go on temporary duty, or depart for a deployment.

The Power of the Pen Pal

by Retired Blogger | Nov 25, 2017 | Blog, Experience, PCS, Relationships

Last week, I was working as a substitute teacher at the elementary school my children attend. I logged on to Power School and—gasp! What in the world?!

My son received two 50% grades on two different Language Arts tests.

5 Ways to Help Your Military Child Cope with Separation

by Sarah Peachey | Sep 28, 2017 | Blog, Experience, Military Life

It’s inevitable. At some point, the service member will deploy, embark on a temporary duty assignment, or leave to spend time in the field. It’s often difficult on our military kids, especially the younger ones who aren’t sure how to process the information. In addition, military children are often separated from extended family like grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

When my husband and I moved to Germany during our last PCS, it was a serious transition for our children. We had lived within two hours of my side of the family, and I think we all got used to that nearness.

We moved halfway across the world and now the children didn’t get to physically see our extended family in person nearly as often. To make matters worse, my husband was set up with a rotational training unit and often left for the field for extended periods.

A Letter to My Military Brat

by Retired Blogger | Sep 7, 2017 | Blog, Experience, Military Life

On May 22, 2017, at 1:52 p.m. my first baby boy, Mark, came into the world after a 10-hour labor.

The moment I’d been dreaming of since I was a little girl began in an instant, and it hasn’t slowed down since. I’ll never forget the moment my husband and I walked into the house with that clunky infant carrier and over-packed diaper bag, looked at each other, and uttered, “Now what?”

Easy Ways to Get Ready for Back-to-School

by MilitaryByOwner Advertising Inc | Aug 24, 2017 | Blog, Career & Education, Expert

Shopping for back-to-school supplies isn’t the way it used to be, that’s for sure. Yes, some schools still send home sheets of specific items for your child’s use, but other methods are showing up too.

Believe it or not, they might even be easier than shopping for an itemized list of 25 things.

AWTR Show #618: Sesame Street

by M:M Command Team | Aug 7, 2017 | Podcast

Join the AWN Core Team and special guest, Jeanette Betancourt from Sesame Street for Military Families, as they talk about ways Sesame Street helps young military children navigate the waters of change during a PCS, how to talk to your kids about when mommy or daddy has to go away for an extended period of time/deployment, and the new adventure of transitioning back to civilian life.