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Back-to-School Checklist: 5 Tips for Military Families

September 12, 2022

  Family life in the military has some similarities to the civilian community when it comes to getting prepared for the new school year. However, with the constant relocating, the effects of military life can bring on additional uncertainties. As a mom of a four, five, and six-year-old getting ready…...

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That New to School Feeling: What It’s Really Like to Be a Military Kid

September 8, 2022

  For civilians, many can recall their first day in a new class, the excitement of seeing friends they missed over summer, and the comfort of returning to familiar settings. But what’s it like for military kids? Back to school can look very different. It often means starting at a…...

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How to Embrace the Uncertainty of Military Life

August 12, 2022

  Military life is never easy. Daily life in the military can include unexpected obstacles and challenges such as deployments, PCS moves, saying goodbye to friends, homecomings, and more. For example, in my own short three years of being a military spouse, I have moved four times in 26 months,…...

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How to Make a Summertime PCS Military Move More Manageable

July 28, 2022

  For the average family, June to August is considered summer break. School is out, and families are taking breaks from school and work to enjoy time together or a summer vacation. However, summer break is also known as PCS season in the military. A PCS military move is a…...

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Calling All Military Families! 9 Summer Activities on a Budget

July 22, 2022

  A lot of military families understand the need to stretch every dollar. Thankfully, there are many opportunities for service members to find discounts and free summer activities for the entire family. The Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) knows that military families are feeling the impact of inflation, and they want…...

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7 Ways a Strong Support System Impacts a Military Spouse's Mental Health

June 30, 2022

  The role of a military spouse comes with many duties and responsibilities. The burden of carrying the load of two people at times can be overwhelming and exhausting for a military spouse. This often leads to frequent burnout, high levels of stress and an overall negative impact on a…...

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Master Resilience Training: What It Is & How It Helps Improve Mental Health

June 28, 2022

  Military life can be difficult, not just for the service member but for the entire family. Service Members and their families face unique challenges that put them at risk for various mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression, to name a few. The National…...

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Understanding PTSD: 5 Ways to Teach a Military Child About Mental Health

June 24, 2022

  Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is arguably one of the most difficult challenges for veterans. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs reports that anywhere from 11-30% of veterans will experience PTSD in their lifetime. While in the throes of understanding PTSD themselves, many military parents with PTSD may also struggle…...

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Transitioning From Military to Civilian Life & The Effects of PTSD

June 17, 2022

  Many people know an active-duty service member or a veteran. They may have heard their stories and know about their struggles, especially regarding the challenges associated with transitioning from military to civilian life. And often, PTSD in veterans is brought to the forefront of conversations about returning to civilian…...

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9 Ways You Can Support Women Veterans

June 9, 2022

  June marks the kickoff to summer break for many families, but did you also know it’s the month to celebrate our female veterans? June 12 is Women Veterans Day. While we take time to honor them on that day specifically, there are many ways we can and should support…...

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