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A Conversation about Mental Health with The Barry Robinson Center

by Jennifer Musa McDonald

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. MilSpouseFest had a candid conversation with Lisa Howard, military spouse, mom, and mental health professional, about the journey of getting care for yourself or your children suffering from mental health issues.

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Meet the Spouse who advocates for Exceptional Families

by Jennifer Musa McDonald

MilSpouseFest highlights a group of military spouses that run an organization to ensure every military child is getting excellent health care. MilSpouseFest spoke with the CEO of Exceptional Families of the Military about their journey.   

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Just ask: A plea from a mom of military kids

by Jennifer Musa McDonald

Deployment. It’s a complex subject for us military spouses and equally sensitive for our children. So for April, the Month of the Military Child, MilSpouseFest spoke to an active duty Army family about how their children cope with deployment.

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The military-friendly diaper bag that’s changing parenting stereotypes

by Mary Lane Montoya

When looking at diaper bags, there are many options available with different styles, functionality, and reliability. However, many bags appeal to only one audience: new moms. One company is on a mission to shake up the baby product industry.

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The Life of a Military Child Post-pandemic

by Jennifer Musa McDonald

High school is supposed to be the best time of your life—limited responsibility, lots of learning, friends, and reaching many milestones. Unfortunately, military children have had these experiences stripped away because of the combination of the pandemic and frequent moves between duty stations

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There’s a problem with child care for military children

by Mary Lane Montoya

The 2021 Blue Star Families Military Family Lifestyle Survey results were released to the public in March, and it tells us what we already know about the many challenges facing military families and child care.

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What We Already Know is Official

by Jennifer Musa McDonald

Separation, military spouse employment, children’s education, family building, and finances are some of the biggest issues currently affecting military families according to the latest Blue Star Families survey.

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  • Russian & Ukrainian Conflict

Military Spouse on the Front Lines assisting Ukrainian Refugees in Romania

by Jennifer Musa McDonald

As an Air Force spouse of 22 years, Susanna Derbenwick is well-practiced in self-sacrifice, volunteerism, and managing the complicated logistics of moving her family around the globe. But she never thought that experience would be crucial in helping Ukrainian refugees escape to Romania during a devastating war.

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