November 14, 2022

  Military spouse unemployment is a prevalent issue that can negatively impact the home life and mission readiness of service members. So, why is military spouse unemployment still an issue that over 20% of military spouses1 experience? When asked, most military spouses attribute the answer to: lack of childcare. When…...

November 5, 2022

  Joining the military is a task of honor and sacrifice but military life is unique and challenging. Often, the weight of the duties fall on the families of soldiers. Whether it’s long duty hours or a year-long deployment, the family must support itself without the presence of their soldier.…...

November 1, 2022

  November is Military Family Appreciation Month and one of the best ways you can show your appreciation for the military is by supporting military families. But since military family life is unique in its challenges and constantly changing, it can be difficult to know how to help. Here are…...

October 26, 2022

  “It’s like losing a limb; you never realize how many things you rely on your spouse for until they aren’t there to help,” said a fellow military spouse prior to my husband’s first deployment. I didn’t realize just how accurate this would be. During my husband’s first deployment, I…...

October 6, 2022

  Military life is hard. While service members know that no matter where they are sent, they will have a job, the same cannot be said for their spouses. The 2021 Military Family Lifestyle Survey Comprehensive Report (the largest annual study of military families, conducted by Blue Star Families) found…...

October 3, 2022

  Congratulations and welcome to the military spouse community! You have just experienced a major life change and probably have questions about what to expect next. I know I did! As a military spouse for over 15 years, I often think back to those first days and years, wishing someone…...

September 14, 2022

  Life with young children is a wild ride. Add in the challenges military families face, such as frequent PCS moves and deployment, and things can be extremely difficult. In addition, studies have shown that children of all ages experience more emotional and behavioral problems when their parents are deployed.…...

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…...

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…...

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,…...