It’s so easy to overshare in the Age of the Internet. From selfies to what you ate for dinner, oversharing is the norm. But what if your pictures and posts are helping to provide a crystal-clear picture of your life for criminals? Military families often adhere to OPSEC and PERSEC, but fail to remember that […]
Articles by J.G. Noll
These are the 9 Milspouses You’ve Met at Least Once in Your Life
The more things change. . . the more things stay the same. It doesn’t matter what base you’re at, what country you’re in, or which branch you’re affiliated with, chances are you’ve met these kinds of military spouses, and your life has been made better for it: 1. The Up For Anything Spouse via GIPHYJust […]
These Are the 5 Stages of Grief When You’re Stationed Somewhere That Doesn’t ‘Do’ Autumn
It can be hard to be stationed somewhere that doesn’t “have” the seasons the way you expect them. Whether it’s living somewhere that seems to have winter eight months out of the year or being on a tropical island that has eternal summer, it can be a little tough–especially when you want to get into […]
These 5 Moana Quotes Are Perfect for Discouraged Military Spouses
(Photo: Screenshot, Official Movie Trailer, Disney) Need a pick-me-up? Maybe. Need a pick-me-up in the form of a Disney movie? Absolutely. Moana’s the story of an adventurous, strong girl learning to follow her dreams despite steep obstacles. While Moana encounters supernatural and superhuman roadblocks in her quest that military spouses won’t ever deal with, there […]
Here’s How Asking a Question in a Military Spouse Facebook Group Feels. . . Told in GIFs
From staying in touch with friends and family to working remotely, military life has changed for the better with the onset of the internet age. But things can get a little wonky when it comes to social media, and especially when it comes to military spouse Facebook groups. We’ve all seen it happen–a question posted […]
13 photos of what life is like for male military spouses
If submariners are the “Silent Service,” military husbands may be the “Invisible Spouses.” An overwhelming majority of military spouses are female– a solid 92 percent service-wide for active duty families, according to a 2017 study by the DoD. Across branches, male spouses of Marines are the most difficult to find as they only total three […]
Here’s How to Help Your Kids Beat the Summer Slump
For many kids, summer means pools, unstructured time, and vacation. And forgetting. Some research points to a lost of an aggregate two to three years of reading level loss due to summer regression by the time a kid hits fifth grade. The loss is most pronounced in low-income students and owes to a variety of […]
Use These 5 Fiction Titles to Get Your Kids Hooked On American History
It’s true: Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. But fiction is often more accessible and interesting when it comes to children’s books. These books are sure to feed your milkids’ imaginations and get them interested in history. The Seeds of America Trilogy by Laurie Halse Written an award-winning children’s writer author of acclaimed book Fever […]