By Caroline Schafer “My favorite hack these days is lunch bento boxes. They keep food fresher during the day and let me include condiments without the mess. You know kids love ketchup!” “For us, the key to a smooth school year is establishing a rhythm. Setting up outfits/uniforms, lunches, and meal planning by day of […]
By Barbara Jarvie Castiglia When housebreaking your puppy, always keep two “P” words in mind—patience and positivity—as the process will involve a lot of both. You will need to be patient, as it could take up to a year to fully train your pet, and it’s a must to always practice positive reinforcement. While housebreaking […]
By Caroline Schafer August means back to school for many military families. And for some, that means an entirely new location and new community. Parenting in a military family can feel like a whirlwind at times. Getting caught up in the busyness of life and responsibilities is easy. And taking time to teach children about […]
By Caroline Schafer Military families continually relocate, and navigating this journey can create significant challenges for everyone involved. While some of these can be unique to each family, there are many constants for all families when it comes to managing the complexities of transitioning to a new duty station. Thankfully, numerous organizations provide vital support […]
By Donna Boyle Schwartz National non-profit Project Evergreen provides military families and veterans with lawn care and snow removal services. Green spaces are well-known to improve the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. One national nonprofit, Project EverGreen, is helping military families, children, veterans, and their communities enjoy healthier outdoor spaces. “Military families […]
