Help us make things right for this U.S. veteran and her daughter. “Brittani is the poster child for the term resilient. She should be applauded for what she has accomplished and instead, she receives a letter telling her she isn’t good enough because she sought help when she needed it.Continue Reading
April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to celebrate the important role children play in our military communities and to honor them for their sacrifices. One great way to do that is to share your time with them doing something you all enjoy, like baking a batch ofContinue Reading
The average military student, according to the DoD, will transition to a new school nine times during a parent’s military career. Being the “new kid” after a PCS move is hard enough as it is without having to worry about being challenged or put behind because of varying requirements for class or courseContinue Reading
Sesame Street In Communities Connects With Military Kids Since 1969 parents have trusted the Muppets of Sesame Street to help their children learn about themselves and the world around them. Through the online community, Sesame Street in Communities, parents now have access to free educational resources, including videos that helpContinue Reading
Free time? What’s that?! Before I had children, I had all the free time in the world – it was an endless commodity even I was going to school and working at a job. I could come home and basically do what I wanted when I wanted. If I wantedContinue Reading
School is out and the temps are rising! Kids all around are craving their favorite summertime treat, ICE POPS!!! Unfortunately, most of these frozen treats, even those that claim to be “All Fruit” are loaded with artificial coloring, refined sugar and preservatives. If you’re anything like me, these three wordsContinue Reading
What do Reese Witherspoon, Jessica Alba, Christina Aguilera and Bruce Willis each have in common? They are all Military Brats! How would you rank these Famous Military Brats by popularity? Do you think growing up in the military helped them succeed in their chosen careers? Any surprises on this list?Continue Reading
Are you thinking about adding a dog to the family? Finding the right match for your family is key, But how do you know what to look for? The following list was compiled from feedback offered by experienced pet owners and breed experts who weighed in with their picks forContinue Reading
The Snowball Express serves the children and surviving spouses of America’s fallen heroes. Scroll down to see touching and inspirational video footage shared from The Ellen Degeneres Show and CBS. This post summarizes some of the information found on The Snowball Express website. Please click on the buttons at the bottom ofContinue Reading
A civilian friend recently asked me if I think schools do enough to help military families. I think she was surprised at my answer, which fell out of my mouth before I could give it a second thought. “No,” I told her, “I don’t think schools do enough.”Continue Reading
