Tag: parenting
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Military Kids & the Ever-Changing School Journey
For military kids, “back to school” isn’t just a seasonal event, it’s a shifting, often unpredictable journey marked by frequent moves, new rules, and different expectations with every PCS. While most families settle into one school system and routine for the long haul, military families often navigate an entirely new setup every couple of years…
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New Town, New Chapter: Adjusting to the Ever-Changing Dynamics of Military Family Life
There’s a very specific moment that hits right after you unpack the last box in a new house. You take a deep breath, maybe sit on the floor with a lukewarm cup of coffee, and whisper to yourself, “Okay. This is home now.” Welcome to the ever-shifting world of military family life. Where “normal” is…
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Surrendering to the Powers That Be—Also Known as Children
There are days I wake up ready to take on the world: lunches made, routines mapped, laundry somewhat tamed. And then… the kids wake up. Suddenly, I’m not the boss of anything. And that’s when it hits me: parenting, especially in military life, is often more about surrender than control. I’m a military spouse and…
The Spouse Side 