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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…...
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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 struggled…...
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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…...
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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…...
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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.…...
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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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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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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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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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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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