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I travel the country sharing my story about foster care, permanency and family. Many families are created through…
At sundown on May 4th, Jewish families around the globe will begin a day of reflection and remembrance,…
The Roark family’s Christmas Eve tradition is an at-home reenactment of the first Christmas. They use figures from the…
Memorial Day—it’s a solemn day for military families. It’s a time of remembering those who’ve paid for their…
Having a child—or for that matter a spouse—who serves in the military can require a certain skill set.…
Many of us saw our first movies with our mothers. I remember when, throughout my childhood, Disney used…
I stumbled into being a military mom without much preparation. My dad wasn’t a military man, and neither…
The first Christmas our son was deployed proved challenging. Every winking light, glittering ornament or wrapped present reminded…
What could be more important than celebrating the birthday of Jesus? Christmas is a great time to talk…
Thanksgiving is the day when we feel most grateful for the blessings in our lives. So why do…
“Do what I say, not what I do.” Have you ever taken this approach with your kids? I…
If you’ve read this blog for any length of time, you know that my most difficult challenge as…