Maternal mental health has side effects that most mamas are ill-equipped to manage. We walk around acting like all is well – all the time (Oscar-winning performances no doubt).
I was blessed with birthing 1 child – my son/Airman for...
“I’m going to take a walk”
Six simple words that pack a whole lot of punch. Sometimes spoken to my spouse, other times to my kids (replace “I’m” with “we’re”). Sometimes the words are whispered to myself. I don’t log...
Hello, everyone. I’m Connie, and today I’m opening up about a chapter in our lives that has been as challenging as it has been transformative. For 22 years, my husband Ben wore the Marine Corps uniform with honor and...
An open letter to the Mom of a Military Spouse,
Aka my mom. And the moms out there who’ve earned it.
You don’t have your own day, but this year I’m happily sharing my sliver of Military Spouse Appreciation Day with...
Ever heard of a “Mommy Reset?” This past February, my husband and two kids packed up their ski gear and flew to Idaho to enjoy their “ski week” with tons of fresh powder. I, on the other hand, stayed...
The well-being of mothers is crucial, impacting the entire family yet is often overshadowed by physical health priorities. Maternal mental health encompasses a spectrum from prenatal anxiety to postpartum depression and beyond. Recognizing the significance of these conditions, Telemynd...
While attending BMT for the world’s greatest Air Force, trainees find themselves assigned to certain job duties – Chow Runners, Flight Guidon, or Road Guards. From a mama’s perspective – these duties prepare them for dorm life and beyond....
I have not only joined Military Mom Collective as a mother and a military spouse, but I am also a Veterinary nurse. We were called vet techs, but my schooling and experience are the same as an RN in...
About 160 years ago Yosemite National Park became the first piece of wildland protected forever, thanks to Mr. Abraham Lincoln. For those who aren’t familiar with the National Parks, Yosemite is in the beautiful state of California. It is...
April is month of the military child!
As a certified child life specialist (CCLS) I use play and bibliotherapy to help children cope with stressful medical situations. This can absolutely be applied to the military connected community when helping children...
I was first introduced to Tiny Troops Soccer through a fellow military spouse while I was pregnant with my first child. While I knew it wasn't going to be something we could participate in for a few years, I...
Today is World Autism Day. Whether you stand for Awareness or Acceptance, the goal is still inclusivity. But we’re going to be talking broader than Autism. We are going to be touching on disabilities as a whole. According to...