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Your Military Child Will Be Okay, Mama

by Retired Blogger | Jul 3, 2014 | Blog, Experience, Military Life

On our journey of military life we tend to only think of our friends as our battle buddies. Truth is, there are many types of battle buddies. From your friends, neighbors, spouse, even unit members, all the way down to your pets. One battle buddy pairing that is often left unrecognized is the one of you and your child. You are your child’s biggest cheerleader, their rock, and their example. How you handle this military life and the energy you put into their success on the journey is imperative to their well-being.

AWTR Show 474: Empower Kids

by M:M Command Team | Jun 2, 2014 | Podcast

On this week’s empowering episode of Army Wife Talk Radio, we chat with guest, Kathleen Boucher about empowering our military kids and her book, A Simple Idea to Empower Kids: Based on the Power of Love, Choice, and Belief.

6 Tips for Creating a Summer Schedule

by Retired Blogger | Jun 1, 2014 | Blog, Experience, Household 6

As the school year winds down and the temperature goes up, parents may be both longing for and bracing themselves for the impact of summer vacation. Set yourself up for success by creating a summer schedule.

My Little Army Brat

by Retired Blogger | Apr 22, 2014 | Blog, Experience, PCS

To celebrate April, Month of the Military Child, I dug out this patriotic picture of my sweet son Caden, because he was being so stinkin’ cooperative in my attempt to show just how dearly he loves his mama.

I cannot imagine how these little treasures ever got dubbed with the term “Army brat.”

AWTR Show 468: Raising Children in an Age of Overindulgence

by M:M Command Team | Apr 21, 2014 | Experience, Podcast

Army Wife Talk Radio is the leading internet talk radio show for Army wives, by Army wives. AWTR is hosted by the Army Wife Network Core Team - www.ArmyWifeNetwork.com. AWTR guests bring exciting, relevant topics and resources to the attention of our military...

10 of the Coolest Reasons to be a Military Kid

by Retired Blogger | Apr 18, 2014 | Blog, Experience, Military Life

It’s here! It’s finally here! As you probably know, the entire month of April is dedicated to our most amazing military children. I have collaborated with and interviewed a large number of these wonderful children and compiled a “Top 10” list to keep the positive momentum going when the road seems to never end for both the parents and children. All of these wonderful reasons are well-balanced, but feel free to pick each one and apply them to your family’s list of priorities.

I’m a Proud Military Brat

by Retired Blogger | Apr 14, 2014 | Blog, Experience, Military Life

Where are you from?

That’s the conundrum of military brats everywhere.

Field Problem: Preparing for a Parent to Leave

by Field Problems™ | Apr 14, 2014 | Blog, Deployment, Expert, Field Problems™

Dear, Field Problems:

My husband is leaving for basic in a few weeks. Between basic and AIT, he will be gone about eight months. We have a 2-year-old and a 15-month-old. I am wanting some advice on how to prepare and make the separation easier on my oldest. I know this isn’t a deployment by any stretch of the imagination, but communication will be limited. Any advice you could give me would be greatly appreciated!

Bethany, Army spouse

Families Unite!

by Retired Expert | Apr 14, 2014 | Blog, Expert, Military Life, Relationships

April is the Month of the Military Child and that makes me happy!

During the past 12 years of helping military families stay connected and close, I’ve come to meet and cherish many military children. We’ve worked and played together, and I swear, their laughter is louder and their eyes are more “sparkly,” probably because they come from a proud culture.

But, I also know that their tears come from unknown places down deep.