Helping Hands: Building Strong Support Networks
When navigating and building support networks for military life, personal connections make all the difference. For all the moving pieces—transitions, mental health, school changes, deployment, and more—many avenues of support are available, and a few...
Pumpkin Cookies: Sweetness to Share With Friends and Neighbors
In a well-worn notebook belonging to military spouse Terri Barnes, a handwritten recipe for pumpkin cookies is marked with the signs of many batches baked in many different kitchens. Some of the marks look...
What is Patriotism? 8 Learning Activities for Kids
Patriotism means love and devotion for one’s country. It can be shown in a variety of ways, including thoughts, words, and actions. Here are some activities and conversations to help kids learn about patriotism...
Memorial Day: Ways to Remember, Honor Veterans Who Gave All
For Gold Star Wife and Mother Deborah Tainsh, every day is Memorial Day. Deborah’s son Patrick, a soldier, was killed in combat in Iraq in 2004. Deborah’s husband, David, a retired Marine who served in Vietnam...
Military Appreciation: 11 Ways to Honor Veterans
Anyone, whether military or civilian, can recognize those who serve the military by saying “thank you,” by volunteering, and by learning more about those who serve.
Nancy Polette's middle grade picture book, N Is for Never...