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3 Proven Techniques to Master Time Management

Have you ever found yourself with a hundred things on your mind but unable to get any of them done? Have you ever been pressed for time for what feels like every second of every day? The military family faces a special set of challenges when it comes to managing stress, especially if your service [...]

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The Resiliency of the Military Child

“Military children are resilient, there’s no doubt about it, but they’re not invulnerable,” said Dr. (Lt. Col.) Keith Lemmon, chief of the Division of Adolescent Medicine, Madigan Army Medical Center Department of Pediatrics. Parent deployments, frequent moves, a new school every few years, a constant rotation of friends, and, most of all, the threat of a [...]

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Guide to Building a Healthy Immune System this Winter

The holiday season is upon us and unfortunately that means cold and flu season has arrived with it. Between the added stress of the holidays, being cooped up inside and the cold weather, your immune system will be put to the test over the next few months. Make sure you’re doing everything you can to [...]

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What Not to Say to Someone With PTSD

Do you know a military veteran who suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Is it a spouse, relative, or friend? What you say can help or harm them. Here is a list of things you should never say to someone with PTSD:

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Lets Talk About Sex: Pressure for Homecoming Magic

Homecoming is a hard thing to prep for as a military spouse. It’s hard to keep your mind from wandering. The imagination runs wild, and after being on your own so long, it feel nice to hope and fantasize about how all of your worries and your loneliness will melt away and magically your family [...]

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5 Tangible Health Benefits of Prayer

Whether you are a Christian, Buddhist or a Pagan — or even if you are not sure if you follow any religious faith — you can still pray. Prayer is a way to release thoughts, hopes and wishes out into the universe. Prayer is a great way to let things go, ask for help and let your [...]

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5 Tips for Fighting Deployment Insomnia

Imagine taking on all the responsibilities of a military spouse while struggling to get even a few hours of rest a night. Unfortunately, the additional stress makes insomnia a common problem among military spouses during deployment. Because the sleeplessness experienced by military spouses during deployment can be caused by a number of different things, there [...]

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Military Divorce Rate Rises but So Does Support

At the beginning of the war in Afghanistan (2001) the overall military divorce rate was at 2.6 percent and at the end of 2011 that figure rose to 3.7 percent. In terms of raw numbers it was something like 30,000 marriages that ended during the 2011 fiscal year. This puts the military at a higher [...]

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7 Ways For Spouses to Stay Calm Before Homecoming

Deployment can be a very stressful time for a military family. The absence of a spouse and or parent can make family life and daily activities a hassle. Even though the deployment itself can be stressful, the worst part can be the weeks leading up to a spouse’s homecoming. Even though you may have kept [...]

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Finding Your Identity As a Stay At Home Spouse

Many families decide that having a spouse at home to take care of children and run the household is the best option based on the costs of childcare and the feasibility of finding a high paying job when big moves are all too likely. Even though there are numerous benefits to having a stay at [...]

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