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Field Problem: Helping Military Kids Cope

by Field Problems™ | Apr 5, 2010 | Deployment, Expert, Field Problems™

Dear, Field Problems:

I have a toddler boy; he is 2 years old and is having a hard time adjusting to Daddy not being home. The problem we are having is I am not sure how to get him to understand (he is acting out) and what I can read to him that will help him understand. You recently came up with a list of books for a 5-year-old, but I wasn’t sure if they were age appropriate with a language that my son will understand.

Any chance you can suggest books that are easily understood by toddlers and can help them deal with deployments? Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Danielle; NWS Charleston, SC; Active Duty Navy spouse and veteran

Breaking My Heart

by Retired Blogger | Dec 8, 2009 | Blog, Deployment, Experience, Military Life

I received an email from my first grader’s music teacher requesting that all the children who have family members overseas this Christmas bring a photo to the Holiday Music program and hold up the picture while they sing Bring Him Home, Santa.

10 Ways Civilians Can Support Military Families

by Retired Blogger | Jul 15, 2009 | Blog, Experience, Military Life

May is Military Appreciation Month—the month where we celebrate Armed Forces Day, recognize milspouses with Military Spouse Appreciation Day, and remember the fallen with Memorial Day. But how can you best help military families?

How to Teach Kids About Veterans Day

by Retired Blogger | Oct 23, 2008 | Blog, Experience, Household 6

Veterans Day is a great time to educate your children about the history of this holiday and the sacrifice and dedication of our veterans. So, how do you celebrate this holiday in a creative and constructive way with your children?

Here are a few ideas, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs and EducationWorld.com:

AWTR Show #174: My Mommy Wears Combat Boots

by M:M Command Team | Aug 11, 2008 | Podcast

Join us tonight for a show featuring Sharon McBride author of My Mommy Wears Combat Boots. Field Problems Resource of the Week Critters Who Care, The Money Minute and AWTR Post with the Most!

AWTR Show #173: My Hero

by M:M Command Team | Aug 4, 2008 | Podcast

Join us tonight for a show featuring the authors of My Hero: Military Kids Write About Their Moms And Dads. Field Problems Resource of the Week The Worn-Out Backpack, The Relationship Minute and AWTR Book Club with special guests Kathie Hightower and Holly Scherer!

AWTR Show #147: Marriage Advice

by M:M Command Team | Feb 4, 2008 | Podcast

Sleep is such a wonderful thing! Join us tonight as we talk with author Elizabeth Pantley about her book “The No Cry Sleep Solution”. If you have kids, you won’t want to miss this! Field Problems Resource of the Week: Cell Phones For Soldiers. We have the Newbie Minute and AWTR Household 6 Tips.

No, I’m Not Okay, Thank You Very Much

by Retired Blogger | Sep 18, 2007 | Blog, Deployment, Experience, Military Life

After about six years of being a milspouse, I just realized something today.

I don’t have to be okay.

This for me was a huge epiphany. My husband deployed in January, and I’ve been striving since then to carry on. You know, pay the bills, keep the house maintained, keep the yard neat, the vehicles maintained, nurture and teach our sons—and smile.

The Breaking Point

by Retired Blogger | May 8, 2007 | Blog, Deployment, Experience, Household 6

Today we reached a breaking point.

First, let me say that I don’t normally blog about all this personal stuff because, quite frankly, it puts me in a very vulnerable position. I mean, I’m supposed to help you, right? Then, I think that if you know you aren’t alone and that other spouses go through the same thing, you’ll share, too, and we’ll all be stronger because we know there are others like us out there.