38 articles from Family

Mindfulness and Techniques for Kids

Cultivating Calmness and Focus

Healing Our Heroes

Nonprofit Foundations Recovery Network provides life-changing behavioral health and substance use treatment services to veterans and their families

What are Your Favorite Ways to Celebrate the Super Bowl as a Family?

Recommendations from military spouses just like you!

How to Implement New Routines for the New Year

Tips from military spouses like you to implement change for the new year!

Making Healthy Eating Stick in the New Year

Eating well is an essential part of maintaining good health, especially for military families who often face the added stress of relocation and busy schedules.

What are your pre-Christmas tips and tricks?

Tips from military spouses like you on preparing for Christmas!

Preparing For Christmas So You Can Relax in December

Family spoke to army spouse Jamie Ales about how her family prepares for Christmas early.

Trunk or Treat vs. Trick or Treat?

One military spouse speaks to the benefits of trunk-or-treats vs trick-or-treating.

What is the First Thing You Do to Make Your New Home Feel Like Home?

Tips from military spouses like you to help make the new home feel like home.

Bundles of Joy

Coast Guard Veteran Helps Military Families Save Money with Legacy Bundles ‘New To You’ Clothing Swap

The Hidden Cost and Savings in a Relocation

Check out these tips from military spouse Lacey Mullen with tips for PCS.

Tattoo Dos and Don'ts

Check out these helpful tips on how to properly care for a tattoo!

These Cars Qualify for a $7500 Federal Tax Credit

Learn more about how you can save money with specific electric vehicles.

Fall Travel–Without the Leaves

As summer's heat leaves, fall activities rise. But you can enjoy fall with more than just leaves!

What are your favorite children’s books to share with your kiddos?

Military spouses share their favorite books to read with their children

Reading Favorites for All Ages

Reading is an excellent way to children to learn as well as develop their creativity.

Inside the Shell: A Primer on Turtles

Turtles might appear to be a low-maintenance, but there are special considerations to be aware of before bringing one home.

On the Cutting Edge

Former Submariner Heads Overwatch, a Small Business Fortifying Mission-Critical Infrastructure while Supporting and Employing Veterans

What Are Your Favorite Back-to-School Hacks?

Practical Tips from Military Spouses Just Like You!

School Self-Care Activities

August means back to school for many military families. And for some, that means an entirely new location and new community.

Going Green

National non-profit Project Evergreen provides military families and veterans with lawn care and snow removal services.

The Importance of Swim Lessons for Kids

Parenting Children with Special Needs (EFMP)

The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) supports military families raising children with special needs, providing essential resources and guidance.

Operation Shower Provides Military Moms-To-Be with Memorable Events and Special Baby Gifts

Operation Shower, a 17-year-old nonprofit, supports expectant military mothers by hosting joyful baby showers and providing high-quality baby products.

Science Saavy

Tech For Troops bridges the digital divide for veterans, offering tech training, suicide prevention, and recycling programs to enhance digital literacy and reduce veteran suicide.

Indoor Winter Wonderland Activities

Discover fun indoor winter activities for families, from competitive bowling to educational museum visits, fostering togetherness and learning.

Resolving to Create Better Family Bonds

Fortifying military family bonds involves simple, purposeful moments, minimizing phone distractions, and embracing individualized approaches to navigate challenges.

Promoting Healthy Minds, Healthy Children

BWF invests $1M to enhance mental health for military children, offering mentoring and therapy programs across locations for vital family support.

Building Gratitude

Discover the power of gratitude in military family life. Army veteran Sarah Doran shares how teaching gratitude habits shapes resilient, happy children.

Friendsgiving: When You Can’t Make it Home

Celebrate Friendsgiving with military families - a cherished tradition fostering community bonds. Join Jen Ferrel and Kirst Navaroli for tips and heartwarming stories.

Merry & Bright

Support military families this holiday season with nonprofits like MilVet, Full Circle Home, Soldiers' Angels, Christmas Spirit Foundation, and Toys For Tots.

Picking the Perfect Halloween Costume for Your Kids

When the colorful leaves start falling from the trees and the air is tinged with a crisp coolness, we know that Halloween is just around the corner.

Ensuring Your Kids Know More Than Just What They Know

Raising military children: Adaptation, social-emotional growth, and advice. Military kids learn resilience and adaptability.

Family Connections

Discover insights from a Coast Guard spouse on building lasting connections in the unique world of military life.

Celebrating the Summer

Discover how military families celebrate summer, create cherished memories, and build connections in this heartwarming insight.

It Just Ain’t Fair: Through the Eyes of a 7 Year Old

This story reflects a young child's perspective on what's "fair" and the lessons learned about gratitude, perspective, and selflessness.

Family New Year’s Resolutions

Marissa Bolado, an Army spouse, shares insights on how military families can set and achieve meaningful New Year's resolutions for personal growth and community support.

New Year, New You!

Military families face unique challenges in keeping New Year's resolutions due to frequent moves and uncertain schedules. Learn how they adapt and succeed.