Rebekah Sanderlin

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Social Media Provides Community for Isolated Parents

Social Media Provides Community for Isolated MHPs

Facebook has become our community center, our church, our city park. Twitter has replaced the hair salon as a gossip source.

5 Ways to Turn Solo Parent Trips into Adventures

How do you turn this adventure into an unforgettable and positive experience for you and your children?

3 Tips for the Work from Home Spouse

Without the structure imposed by a normal workplace, it can be hard to stay motivated and on task.

The 4 'Family' Members an MHP Needs (And 3 They Don't)

"Family" can mean something different in a military community.

Self-Defense Fail: Kindness or Fear?

A frightening encounter in the woods leaves her with many questions.

Is the Sex Better With a Must-Have Parent?

What's worth more: A happy marriage or great sex? Can you have one without the other?

Long-Distance Love? There's an App for That

There are apps to help couples in long-distance relationships stay connected. Some could even help your kids during a...

Don't Marry Him, Don't Become a Military Spouse

This community is on a race to the bottom and, trust me, you don't want to be a part of it.

How Daily Habits can Help Overcome Challenges

I'm a big fan of Gretchen Rubin's books. I love her intelligent, practical approach to daily challenges.

Yes, Military Marriage Can Come Before Work

Put your marriage before everything else. It's great advice ... for everyone else. But what about military couples?

Has Being a Military Spouse & Parent Hurt Your Career?

If you're like up to 42% of military spouses, things like frequently moving and solo parenting have left you unemployed.

How to Ease Separation When Both Parents Travel

Sometimes even the "must-have" parent must leave. For work, for family emergencies, for a weekend break.

PCSing With Children: The End of the World as They Know It

This may be the only home your child has ever known, or at least all she remembers. It's where all her friends are. It's home...

Greetings From a Fellow Traveler

There's a constant tape playing in my head that says things like "Am I doing this right? Will I screw up my kids?"

A Must-Have Parent Travel Miracle

Great news, Must-Have Parents: Air travel with kids is about to get better. At least in theory.

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