Why Military Parents Do What We Do Must-Have Parents lean out in a lean-in world. We're stepping back when the world tells us to push forward. We're throwbacks.
Lean In, Lean Over or Lean Out? I recently read "Lean In" by Sheryl Sandberg after about 100 people told me that I should. But does it apply to military life...
The Moment the Family Annoyances Became Keepsakes Oh, how I cherish the nagging annoyances of my family today.
Are Must-Do Parents the Most Stressed? Forbes Magazine recently released a list of the 10 Most Stressful Jobs for 2016. It probably won't surprise anyone reading...
Best. Summer. Evah. Cheap! Making summer vacation plans? Here's how to have an epic roadtrip, save on museums, hotels, amusement parks and more.
What's Your Childcare Backup Plan? A Must-Have Parent must have a backup childcare plan. Make that plans -- with an s. Because things will go wrong.
All I Need Is a MilSpouse Clone The only way to keep up with everything a Must-Have Parent has to do is to clone yourself.
When I Explain 9/11 to My Kids It doesn't seem like 20 years ago. I suppose that's how I know I'm getting older. The time has passed so fast.
Can a Military Man Really Have it All? There's a satirical Twitter account that takes the same advice that's doled out to women and points those words instead at...
Keep an Absent Parent Front and Center Children know what they see, and when they don't see one parent as often, that parent can begin to seem less important.
Soldier Dies on Fort Leonard Wood Rifle Range The Army identified the 18-year-old on Monday but has not provided details into the circumstances of his death.
Trump Celebrates West Point Alumni Group Canceling Award Ceremony to Honor Tom Hanks President Donald Trump celebrated news on Monday that an alumni group from West Point canceled an award ceremony set to honor...
Records Show the VA Failed to Treat a Father’s Common Infection. Now He’s Paying the Price. Anthony Walker always liked to think of himself as “the man.” He always liked to think of himself as “tough Tony.” But that...
South Koreans Feel Betrayed over Detainment of Hundreds of Workers at Plant Raid in Georgia South Korea’s foreign minister departed for the U.S. to finalize steps for the return of several hundred South Korean workers...
A Military Approach to Drug Busts Upends US Efforts and Raises Legal Questions The Trump administration has indicated more military strikes on drug targets could be coming, saying it is seeking to “wage...