Virtual schooling is in full effect. I don’t know about you, but the school year meant a few days a week of silence and self-care time for me. This year, I, just like many other parents, will hear chatter happening and a kid wanting to know what’s for lunch or when they can log off. […]
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These Books Can Start Healthy Conversations About September 11 With Your Kids
I distinctly remember the first time my now nine-year-old asked me about the “day the towers fell,” I braced myself for the questions that were coming. He didn’t have many for me because he had read a book at school that was perfectly suited to his age. I was a bit relieved because answering questions […]
4 Questions for Milspouses During a College Search
Here are four things you should keep in mind as you wade into the college search. Ready to dig in?
8 Back to School Tips During the Time of COVID
It’s back to school season! Yay! Normally, this time of year is full of a mix of emotions for me. Excitement as my boys head into the next grade, nervousness of not knowing how the school year will got for them, and relief as we have made it through another summer. But this year, in […]
9 Reasons Milspouses Go to College (Even if They Haven’t Been to School in a Long Time)
College: The perfect opportunity to better yourself, learn something new, and set yourself up for a more secure future. Why should you go? Here are 9 reasons milspouses go to college (even if they haven’t been to school in a long time). 1. Because you have never been before If you have never been to […]
The Pros and Cons of Virtual School
The new school year is just around the corner and so many families are trying to figure out how that is going to look. For some, virtual schooling is the only option, and that may or may not look like it did in the spring. For others, they might have a choice between virtual, in-person […]
How Military Spouses Can Chase Their Dreams During Military Life
This post originally appeared on Soldier’s Wife, Crazy Life! One of the hot topics in the military spouse world is how we as military spouses can chase our dreams during the craziness of military life. There is always a reason to not move forward. There always seems to be obstacles in our way. But does it have […]
How I Plan to Handle Virtual Schooling in the Fall
Parents across the U.S. want to know the answer to how to handle this virtual schooling thing. Heck, some parents are still trying to figure out how to do this new math – carry the one and move on is my answer to that. I wasn’t asked about my thoughts on math lessons, so I […]