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.
The Email Chain Heard 'Round the Corps: Top Enlisted Leader Makes Surprise Visit to Corporal's Graduation Cpl. Andrew Hundley never expected fame, but after becoming a Marine Corps sensation overnight, he wields it with humility...
Retired Rear Admiral Who Served Under Trump Warns of Plans to Politicize Military Justice System Retired Rear Adm. Jim McPherson warned that the Trump administration and leaders in the Pentagon have politicized the...
Pentagon Proposes Ending 14 Advisory Panels, Including Historic Committee Focused on Women in the Services As part of a review to determine whether the boards provide value and contribute to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's vision...
Army Faces Backlash over Plan to Divert Barracks Funds to Border Mission The decision, reported last week by Military.com, would gut a key portion of the Army's Facilities Sustainment, Restoration...
US Soldier Gets 23 Years for Killing His Pregnant Wife with a Machete And Dumping Her in the Trash Pfc. Dewayne Johnson II pleaded guilty earlier in the week to voluntary manslaughter, obstruction of justice and providing...