Parenthood

Photo by Marcin Jozwiak on Unsplash When I was a newish mother, I used to marvel at the other moms on the playground who didn’t flinch when their toddler took a tumble or an applesauce pouch exploded all over their...

I love Facebook’s “On This Day” feature. Last week I was particularly stressed as I was trying to get through finals as a grad student while still being a mother of three children. On Facebook, a conversation I had with...

...through all those experiences, you have learned something again: love will help you do what is difficult. Lizann Lightfoot is the author of Open When: Letters of Encouragement for Military Spouses. Her book takes readers on a journey through many...

I didn't get anything done today.   My "to do" list fell by the wayside when my 6-month old woke up from her nap ten minutes in and needed to be snuggled back to sleep. There I sat, trapped beneath...

There's nothing like a job search to make me feel underqualified and undervalued. As a military spouse who has moved five times in the six years since getting married, I don't really have a career. I have hobbies, I...

I walked into her room to find her sitting up happily. With poop in each hand, she smiled a big toothy grin at me. Considering that I could have caught her "decorating" her crib or walls, I feel I...

So a reader commented on a post recently that it was great for the positive spin the writer was giving, but what about the rest of us? What about us stuck at home with the kids, doing virtual learning and losing...

Before your soon-to-be-trainee ships off to train for the world’s greatest military, it is a good idea to help them begin building their credit. This is most likely not something they’ll think about on their own. In my experience (Mortgage...

My husband and I met after he had already committed to the Air Force. My basic understanding of the military (and military spouses) involved watching Dear John, some rom-com books, and the snippets of information my grandpa told us...

I love my children. I love their spunk, their personalities, their joy at the little things, their unpredictability, and their curiosity for the world. But, honestly, I cannot spend every minute with them. The same things I love about...

I've been secretly watching my preteen a little closer lately- not because she's bad. In fact, quite the opposite. She is young, impressionable, and naive as many "good girls" are. She is the teacher's pet; the overachieving hard worker...

We are so glad YOU are here! Are you a woman who is associated with the military who enjoys writing, social media, and connecting with women in your community? Have you ever considered yourself a mom with something to say? We...