5 Things You Need For Solo Parenting
Solo parenting. It’s like single parenting, but…not really. And whether you’re solo parenting for a weekend or a year, it’s all freaking hard. Since I just wrapped up a year…
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How to Survive Solo Parenting Without Losing Your Mind
Solo parenting sucks. There’s no denying that, because what you were handling with two parents is now thrown to you…just. you. But here’s the best part: You can, actually, survive…
Solo Parenting Three Kids (three months in)
I should probably write this in the morning when I’m feeling refreshed and optimistic for a new day. Instead, you’re getting some real life frustration after a long, hot day…
Secrets From a Military Spouse: How we do it
Our year-long deployment is currently underway, and I’m not going to lie: I take each day at a time. I wrote a version of this post two years ago, and…
Pre-deployment Anxiety
In the more-than-a-decade that we’ve been together, my husband and I have been lucky enough to experience three short-notice deployments. When I say “short-notice” I mean from the time he…
Sending Kids Back To School During a Deployment
Is it just me, or are any other moms/dads out there actually looking forward to school starting again? Not only does it mean my daughter will get some extra socialization…