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Today we are bringing you an EXTRA SPECIAL EPISODE in honor of us celebrating 1000 episodes of Mission: MilSpouse, formerly known as Army Wife Network and Army Wife Talk Radio!  On today's show, we'll listen to an interview conducted by our Executive Director Sharita Knobloch as she chats with 82nd Airborne Division All American Chorus - who just appeared on America's Got Talent! The post MMP #1000 – Celebrating 1000 Episodes with the 82nd Airborne Division All-American Chorus first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

The longer I am a milspouse, the more I appreciate the supportiveness of our global military spouse community. There are so many resources that are available to help you and I thrive as military spouses. And yet, sometimes it can be challenging to find those resources. That's why I'm excited to bring you today's conversation with the Executive Director of Mission: Milspouse, Dr. Sharita Knobloch.   Formerly known as the Army Wife Network, Mission: Milspouse recently rebranded and launched as a 501c3 nonprofit. Mission:Milspouse exists to globally emplower military spouses with resources, supporting them to conquer adversity, foster confidence, and thrive in this military life.   Sharita is an Army spouse of over twelve years, mama of two, and a dissertation chair in the department of community care and counseling at Liberty University. In 2020, she was named the Armed Forces Insurance Fort Bliss Spouse of the Year. In this episode we discuss: What Sharita did to force herself to be less “cranky & negative” as a military spouse The beauty of embracing each season of life Behind the scenes of the Mission:Milspouse rebrand The importance of having something for yourself Ways to fuel yourself (and your calling) You'll want to take some notes for this one! Better Together, Christine   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Missionmilspouse.org PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mission-milspouse-podcast/id1496622370    GET CONNECTED  FREE CLARITY WORKSHOP: https://milspousemastermind.com/workshop JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY: https://milspousemastermind.com/community FEELING OVERWHELMED? WHAT MATTERS MOST WORKSHEET: https://milspousemastermind.com/values  DESIGN A LIFE YOU LOVE: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel CRAFT A LIFE WITH PURPOSE: https://morethanamilspouse.com UNSTUCK COACHING: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show

Welcome back to an exciting new season of Hearts & Stripes podcast.  Season 5 is our Roller Coaster Season where we are looking at the highs and lows of service marriages.  In this episode we are catching up with 2020-2021 AFI Military Spouse of the Year, Paulette Fryar.  She shares some of the phenomenal organizations she is connected with and the resources available for military marriages.  Here is a quick look at the conversation highlights:   Mission Milspouse - https://missionmilspouse.org Mission: Milspouse originally began as Army Wife Network founded in April 2009. At that time, it joined together what was previously known as Army Wife Talk Radio (est. 2005), Field Problems, and Loving A Soldier blog. Today, Army Wife Network fully rebranded to become Mission: Milspouse in January 2023 and is a fully-vetted 501(c)3 non-profit organization! Check out their relationship resources along with their other awesome insight: https://missionmilspouse.org/category/relationships/ MOPs Military Virtual - https://www.mops.org/military/ Any mommas looking to connect?  MOPs Military is launching virtual opportunities for you to do just that!  Be sure to learn more at their website and connect on social at https://www.facebook.com/groups/militarymopsmoms.     MOAA - https://www.moaa.org Get connected with an organization fighting to secure your family's future after service live.  Learn more about their legislative advocacy and utilize their helpful resources on finances, transitional jobs, pay, benefits, health and so much more.  MOAA is a proud MMD Mission Partner and we are grateful for all that they do.   Plunder wit Paulette - It's the season of love with Valentine's Day, which means its the perfect time to love yourself and others.  Treat yourself with statements and meaningful reminders with Plunder jewelry collection.   Blended Families - A unique experience in military life. Paulette and I would love to know if you want to hear more on blended families in the military.  We want to ensure our discussions serve the variety of military marriages experiences.  If blended families or any other topic is something you'd like to hear more on, reach out on social @militarymarriageday or email militarymarriageday@gmail.com. Today's Heart Tracks are I Will Survive & God Bless The Broken Road https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dYWe1c3OyU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaQHyHwFgeg   Stay tuned for a vibrant and vulnerable season as we encourage you to thrive and stay #milmarriagestrong   Let's Connect: To get even more on Hearts & Stripes podcast, resources, community and more head to https://www.militarymarriageday.com Connect with Military Marriage Day on IG & Facebook @militarymarriageday and check us out on YouTube Connects with Bree on IG https://www.instagram.com/itsbreecarroll

Today on Army Wife Talk Radio, our Director of Podcast Production, Jade, shares her experience with mindfulness. Mindfulness is teaching yourself the skill of paying attention to the present by noticing when your mind wanders off. The post AWTR 947: The Power of Mindfulness in Everything You Do first appeared on Army Wife Network.

Welcome to our holiday special, Army Wife Talk Radio listeners! We've made our list and checked it twice, and today's podcast guest is an absolute gift! Sharita Knobloch your Army Wife Network Executive Director meets with one of Rolling Stone's 10 Artists You Need to Know and CMT's Next Women of Country - the soulful - Jo Smith.  Today, they discuss Jo's highs and lows of being a mother, a country singer, and a Navy Reservist. Jo Smith's journey through life has been an unconventional one, but one encompassing the theme of living life to the fullest. From spending a year living on a shipping container in Somalia to learning how to balance the struggles of being a new mom, Jo Smith has seen it all. She has remarkably gone from record deals to independently releasing the title track of her first full-length album “Wyoming'' featuring the one and only Vince Gill. Check out today's episode to hear more about her story and some bonus Christmas chat for our holiday special. The post AWTR Show #946: Holiday Special: Where Military Service & Country Music Intersect first appeared on Army Wife Network.

On today's episode, Lindsey makes her debut podcast appearance to talk about milspouse friendships. For many of us making milspouse friends is a new and unique experience. In the civilian world, most people make friends based on shared interests. One of the most beautiful aspects of milspouse life is making friends with people who have different interests than you. Lindsey offers some tips to unlock the secret to making and keeping milspouse friends. The post AWTR Show # 945: A Surprising Way to Make AND Keep Milspouse Friends first appeared on Army Wife Network.

Today on empowering episode of Army Wife Talk Radio we learn about dTMS - a cutting-edge treatment with the potential to transform the lives of soldiers and families. Sharita interviews Dr. Brian Earthman to learn more about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) - a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The post AWTR Show #944: A New Treatment for Depression, Anxiety, and PTSD: dTMS first appeared on Army Wife Network.

Today on Army Wife Talk Radio it's a Military Women's Health Update. We have the rare opportunity to get a glimpse into the inner workings of the Department of Health Affairs with the current Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, Ms. Seileen Mullen.  Her auspicious 30-year career has been in or around military health - serving both in the public and private sectors. Notably, Ms. Mullen served on the Organizing Committee for the Olympic Winter Games of 2002. More recently, she has served as a member of the Virginia Medical Reserve Corps during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms. Mullen is also a recipient of the Department of Defense Outstanding Public Service Award. On today's episode, Ms. Mullen shares the latest about military women's health and contraception (for both military members and milspouses), mental health services, and how to prepare for the winter flu, RSV, and COVID season. Check out tricare.mil and health.mil for the latest information about viruses and vaccines. Ms. Mullen has got our six. Her passion for advocating for women's health and autonomy is truly empowering! A big thanks to Ms. Seileen Mullen. The post AWTR Show #943: Women's Health Update first appeared on Army Wife Network.

As milspouses, we often learn that each assignment brings new circumstances and helps us expand our knowledge of the military. Joint Service Installations (bases of the armed forces of the United States utilized by multiple military services) can seem overwhelming as a new assignment. In today's Milspouse Empowerment Moment, KateLynn helps us find our footing in a joint service world. Whether or not you are on a Joint Service Installation now or may be PCSing to one in the future, tune in for our empowering and informative message. The post AWTR Show #942: Finding Your Footing in a Joint Service first appeared on Army Wife Network.

It's no secret that military families are constantly reinventing what home means to them. The state of military housing has long been a topic of discussion and a need that must be addressed to improve the quality of life for our active duty families. On today's empowering episode Kathleen speaks with Sarah Lenox, Director of Strategic Initiatives for Armed Forces Housing Advocates (also known as AFHA). AFHA was founded to protect all current and future military families. They strive to provide comprehensive, free-of-cost services that empower residents to navigate the MHPI system, ensuring their homes are safe and habitable. They are moving the needle in the fight for safe housing for military families.  The post AWTR Show 941: Armed Forces Housing Advocates first appeared on Army Wife Network.

It's no secret that military families are constantly reinventing what home means to them. The state of military housing has long been a topic of discussion and a need that must be addressed to improve the quality of life for our active duty families. On today's empowering episode Kathleen speaks with Sarah Lenox, Director of Strategic Initiatives for Armed Forces Housing Advocates (also known as AFHA). AFHA was founded to protect all current and future military families. They strive to provide comprehensive, free-of-cost services that empower residents to navigate the MHPI system, ensuring their homes are safe and habitable. They are moving the needle in the fight for safe housing for military families.  The post AWTR Show 941: Armed Forces Housing Advocates first appeared on Army Wife Network.

One of the most difficult seasons for milspouses can be the holiday season, especially when celebrating from a distance. AWN Director of Development, Chrissy Gibbs, helps us navigate the holiday season on today's Milspouse Empowerment Moment. Chrissy offers practical and creative ways to feel connected with family and loved ones. She also reminds us to "love the ones we're with" and reach out to our local community. The post AWTR Show #940: Celebrating Holidays from a Distance first appeared on Army Wife Network.

One of the most difficult seasons for milspouses can be the holiday season, especially when celebrating from a distance. AWN Director of Development, Chrissy Gibbs, helps us navigate the holiday season on today's Milspouse Empowerment Moment. Chrissy offers practical and creative ways to feel connected with family and loved ones. She also reminds us to "love the ones we're with" and reach out to our local community. The post AWTR Show #940: Celebrating Holidays from a Distance first appeared on Army Wife Network.

As milspouses, we often experience acts of generosity from strangers. The support can look like a snack and a place to rest at the USO or local schools writing cards and encouragement to our deployed spouses. Our guest Brittany Raines shares a way we can give back to our communities through GivingTuesdayMilitary (Nov 29, 2022). On Army Wife Talk Radio, Annie sat down with the Director of Community Engagement for GivingTuesdayMilitary Brittany Raines to learn more about this amazing organization. Four milspouses launched GivingTuesdayMilitary in 2019 with the goal to inspire intentional acts of kindness that can create a ripple of change that spreads far and wide. That ripple is currently extending through 40 states and five countries.  The post AWTR Show #939: GivingTuesdayMilitary first appeared on Army Wife Network.

As milspouses, we often experience acts of generosity from strangers. The support can look like a snack and a place to rest at the USO or local schools writing cards and encouragement to our deployed spouses. Our guest Brittany Raines shares a way we can give back to our communities through GivingTuesdayMilitary (Nov 29, 2022). On Army Wife Talk Radio, Annie sat down with the Director of Community Engagement for GivingTuesdayMilitary Brittany Raines to learn more about this amazing organization. Four milspouses launched GivingTuesdayMilitary in 2019 with the goal to inspire intentional acts of kindness that can create a ripple of change that spreads far and wide. That ripple is currently extending through 40 states and five countries.  The post AWTR Show #939: GivingTuesdayMilitary first appeared on Army Wife Network.

In your milspouse journey have you experienced isolation (especially in a season of transition or PCS)? Toady on Army Wife Talk Radio, Deputy Director of Empowerment, Amie offers some solidarity and advice for spouses who find themselves without community in a new place. Her tried and true advice is to "Give yourselves a three month window" to start building community, but if you find yourself still struggling at around five months in a new place she has three points to consider. The post AWTR Show #938: Dangers of Social Isolation first appeared on Army Wife Network.

In your milspouse journey have you experienced isolation (especially in a season of transition or PCS)? Toady on Army Wife Talk Radio, Deputy Director of Empowerment, Amie offers some solidarity and advice for spouses who find themselves without community in a new place. Her tried and true advice is to "Give yourselves a three month window" to start building community, but if you find yourself still struggling at around five months in a new place she has three points to consider. The post AWTR Show #938: Dangers of Social Isolation first appeared on Army Wife Network.

In her new memoir, "Dispatches from the Cowgirl: Through the Looking Glass with a Navy Diplomat's Wife," Julie writes about the eight years she spent living in Africa as the trailing spouse of a Navy Foreign Area Officer and how that leap of faith changed her life forever. The post AWTR Show #937: Double Feature: “Dispatches from the Cowgirl” & Sponsored Interview with First Command first appeared on Army Wife Network.

In her new memoir, "Dispatches from the Cowgirl: Through the Looking Glass with a Navy Diplomat's Wife," Julie writes about the eight years she spent living in Africa as the trailing spouse of a Navy Foreign Area Officer and how that leap of faith changed her life forever. The post AWTR Show #937: Double Feature: “Dispatches from the Cowgirl” & Sponsored Interview with First Command first appeared on Army Wife Network.

Have you ever found yourself comparing your life to others? Well, in this week's Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Annie talks about how we tend to compare ourselves to others and the negative effects it can have on our mental health. She also gives us tips on how to stop or at least limit how much we compare ourselves. Just know that you are not alone, don't compare yourself to others, and that despite what you may think you are doing great! The post AWTR Show #936: Don't Compare Yourself first appeared on Army Wife Network.

Have you ever found yourself comparing your life to others? Well, in this week's Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Annie talks about how we tend to compare ourselves to others and the negative effects it can have on our mental health. She also gives us tips on how to stop or at least limit how much we compare ourselves. Just know that you are not alone, don't compare yourself to others, and that despite what you may think you are doing great! The post AWTR Show #936: Don't Compare Yourself first appeared on Army Wife Network.

Hallee Bridgeman had a hard time reading military novels because they were filled with assumptions that were wrong. So she wanted to give a realistic story about the military - to honor the military. She wanted to give the readers what it really is like and that is what she did with Honor Bound, Word of Honor, and Honor's Refuge. Combining her knowledge and experience of military life with a vast amount of research, USA Today bestselling author Hallee Bridgeman has crafted a new action-packed romantic suspense series that looks at the lives, loves, and struggles of three Special Forces A-Team officers. Bridgeman states, “It is my desire to honor those who have served with the characters that I create.” She successfully accomplishes her goal in her new Love and Honor series, which expertly intertwines three captivating stories. The post AWTR Show #935: Honor Bound, Word of Honor, Honor's Refuge first appeared on Army Wife Network.

Hallee Bridgeman had a hard time reading military novels because they were filled with assumptions that were wrong. So she wanted to give a realistic story about the military - to honor the military. She wanted to give the readers what it really is like and that is what she did with Honor Bound, Word of Honor, and Honor's Refuge. Combining her knowledge and experience of military life with a vast amount of research, USA Today bestselling author Hallee Bridgeman has crafted a new action-packed romantic suspense series that looks at the lives, loves, and struggles of three Special Forces A-Team officers. Bridgeman states, “It is my desire to honor those who have served with the characters that I create.” She successfully accomplishes her goal in her new Love and Honor series, which expertly intertwines three captivating stories. The post AWTR Show #935: Honor Bound, Word of Honor, Honor's Refuge first appeared on Army Wife Network.

Are you considered a Grinch in your house? In this Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Jolene explains how even if you are a Grinch (or not), proper planning can help bring out the joy of the holiday season. The idea of the holidays always seems joyful. But when it comes to the actual execution, things can get stressful. So Jolene shares her tips for keeping the holiday season happy. The post AWTR Show #934: Proper Planning Prevents Grinchism! first appeared on Army Wife Network.

Are you considered a Grinch in your house? In this Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Jolene explains how even if you are a Grinch (or not), proper planning can help bring out the joy of the holiday season. The idea of the holidays always seems joyful. But when it comes to the actual execution, things can get stressful. So Jolene shares her tips for keeping the holiday season happy. The post AWTR Show #934: Proper Planning Prevents Grinchism! first appeared on Army Wife Network.

It has been a hard few years for families, and this new author wanted to create a tale that would resonate with children confused by COVID, long distance, and periods of military deployment when hugs aren't an option. So a Military spouse published a fairytale Bear book to help families with difficult conversations. The book is about hope, bravery, and love - there is always hope and sometimes you have to continue to be brave for love. In The Bear and The Hug, Bear ventures out of his cave after a long sleep to find the world outside is not how he left it. Instead of greeting him with open arms, Bear's friends keep their distance. With help from his friends, he learns that bravery and hope are what are required to save hugs. The post AWTR Show #933: The Bear and the Hug first appeared on Army Wife Network.

It has been a hard few years for families, and this new author wanted to create a tale that would resonate with children confused by COVID, long distance, and periods of military deployment when hugs aren't an option. So a Military spouse published a fairytale Bear book to help families with difficult conversations. The book is about hope, bravery, and love - there is always hope and sometimes you have to continue to be brave for love. In The Bear and The Hug, Bear ventures out of his cave after a long sleep to find the world outside is not how he left it. Instead of greeting him with open arms, Bear's friends keep their distance. With help from his friends, he learns that bravery and hope are what are required to save hugs. The post AWTR Show #933: The Bear and the Hug first appeared on Army Wife Network.

We refer to spouses that have been around this military life awhile as a seasoned spouse. Kathleen brings you this week's Milspouse Empowerment Moment, where she talks about what makes a seasoned spouse, and get ready-- things are about to get spicy! There are many things that makes up a seasoned spouse and Kathleen is here to share all about it. The post AWTR Show #932: A Seasoned Spouse Gets Spicy first appeared on Army Wife Network.

We refer to spouses that have been around this military life awhile as a seasoned spouse. Kathleen brings you this week's Milspouse Empowerment Moment, where she talks about what makes a seasoned spouse, and get ready-- things are about to get spicy! There are many things that makes up a seasoned spouse and Kathleen is here to share all about it. The post AWTR Show #932: A Seasoned Spouse Gets Spicy first appeared on Army Wife Network.

Being a military spouse is already stressful and deployments essentially make them single parents for months or even years at a time. This makes pursuing their own career opportunities increasingly difficult. However flexible work can help them leverage resources to create work flexibility while achieving financial stability. Hiring our Heroes reports that 33% of military spouses have even lived apart from their spouse in order to seize career opportunities. As more and more Americans are jumping on the flexible work bandwagon, there are ways for military spouses to also reap some of this change in how people work to grow their skill sets while juggling other obligations, including childcare.  The post AWTR Show #931: Leveraging Resources for Flexible Work & Financial Stability first appeared on Army Wife Network.

Being a military spouse is already stressful and deployments essentially make them single parents for months or even years at a time. This makes pursuing their own career opportunities increasingly difficult. However flexible work can help them leverage resources to create work flexibility while achieving financial stability. Hiring our Heroes reports that 33% of military spouses have even lived apart from their spouse in order to seize career opportunities. As more and more Americans are jumping on the flexible work bandwagon, there are ways for military spouses to also reap some of this change in how people work to grow their skill sets while juggling other obligations, including childcare.  The post AWTR Show #931: Leveraging Resources for Flexible Work & Financial Stability first appeared on Army Wife Network.

As a mom in this world, it is hard to escape the dreaded mom guilt. In this week's Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Sharita gives us ways to deal with that pesky milspouse mom guilt. We have all been there, so we can help you to navigate it. The post AWTR Show #930: Battling Milspouse Mom Guilt first appeared on Army Wife Network.

As a mom in this world, it is hard to escape the dreaded mom guilt. In this week's Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Sharita gives us ways to deal with that pesky milspouse mom guilt. We have all been there, so we can help you to navigate it. The post AWTR Show #930: Battling Milspouse Mom Guilt first appeared on Army Wife Network.

After 9-11, Operation Gratitude founder Carolyn Blashek began volunteering at the Los Angeles airport military lounge. In March 2003, a soldier came into the office and broke down at her desk. He was on leave from a war zone for his mother's funeral, his wife had left him, and his only child had died as an infant—he had no one else in his life. It was then he told her, “I'm going back over there. I know I won't make it back this time, but it really doesn't matter because no one would even care.” Right then, Blashek realized that when bullets are flying, troops must believe that someone at home cares about them as an individual. That's when operation gratitude was born. The post AWTR Show #929: Operation Gratitude first appeared on Army Wife Network.

After 9-11, Operation Gratitude founder Carolyn Blashek began volunteering at the Los Angeles airport military lounge. In March 2003, a soldier came into the office and broke down at her desk. He was on leave from a war zone for his mother's funeral, his wife had left him, and his only child had died as an infant—he had no one else in his life. It was then he told her, “I'm going back over there. I know I won't make it back this time, but it really doesn't matter because no one would even care.” Right then, Blashek realized that when bullets are flying, troops must believe that someone at home cares about them as an individual. That's when operation gratitude was born. The post AWTR Show #929: Operation Gratitude first appeared on Army Wife Network.

We've all heard that cringe-worthy saying at some point as a milspouse... "You Knew What You Were Signing Up For". This week in our Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Sarah hits back and talks about the things she didn't know when she married her husband. There are so many things that milspouses cannot know before becoming milspouses. The post AWTR Show #928: “You Knew What You Were Signing Up For” first appeared on Army Wife Network.

We've all heard that cringe-worthy saying at some point as a milspouse... "You Knew What You Were Signing Up For". This week in our Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Sarah hits back and talks about the things she didn't know when she married her husband. There are so many things that milspouses cannot know before becoming milspouses. The post AWTR Show #928: “You Knew What You Were Signing Up For” first appeared on Army Wife Network.

Everyone faces obstacles in their lives. Absolutely everyone. Learn the secrets of how Hall of Famers overcame the obstacles in their lives to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient - and how you can, too in the book Over, Under, Around, and Through. Everyone already has the skills they need to surmount the obstacles in their lives. You have to keep putting one foot in front of the other and continuing on. And remember that the key to resiliency is thinking that you can get through the obstacles that come your way. The post AWTR Show #927: “Over, Under, Around, and Through” first appeared on Army Wife Network.

Everyone faces obstacles in their lives. Absolutely everyone. Learn the secrets of how Hall of Famers overcame the obstacles in their lives to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient - and how you can, too in the book Over, Under, Around, and Through. Everyone already has the skills they need to surmount the obstacles in their lives. You have to keep putting one foot in front of the other and continuing on. And remember that the key to resiliency is thinking that you can get through the obstacles that come your way. The post AWTR Show #927: “Over, Under, Around, and Through” first appeared on Army Wife Network.

Annie has been dealing with infertility for over five years now. So for this week's Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Annie talks about her experience with infertility. She gives us her five tips for dealing with both the physical and emotional journey. The post AWTR Show #926: Dealing with Infertility first appeared on Army Wife Network.

Annie has been dealing with infertility for over five years now. So for this week's Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Annie talks about her experience with infertility. She gives us her five tips for dealing with both the physical and emotional journey. The post AWTR Show #926: Dealing with Infertility first appeared on Army Wife Network.

Homeschooling teens during the middle and high school years can feel overwhelming but can also be a blessing for both parent and teen. By homeschooling during these years, you can give your teen the individual attention they need to thrive academically and socially. Additionally, you can customize their learning experience to fit their unique needs and interests. And the good news is that you do not have to know it all - you can learn alongside your kids. There are so many resources out there that can help you teach your kids (some programs do it all for you). When you homeschool teens, you gain a special bond with them that can continue into adulthood.  The post AWTR Show #925: Homeschooling Teens first appeared on Army Wife Network.

Homeschooling teens during the middle and high school years can feel overwhelming but can also be a blessing for both parent and teen. By homeschooling during these years, you can give your teen the individual attention they need to thrive academically and socially. Additionally, you can customize their learning experience to fit their unique needs and interests. And the good news is that you do not have to know it all - you can learn alongside your kids. There are so many resources out there that can help you teach your kids (some programs do it all for you). When you homeschool teens, you gain a special bond with them that can continue into adulthood.  The post AWTR Show #925: Homeschooling Teens first appeared on Army Wife Network.

Kayla is a first-time mom to twin girls, so she has only known having two kids at a time. For this week's Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Kayla talks about the top 5 questions that she gets about parenting twins. Listen in as she covers the questions, but also the answers that she gives. The post AWTR Show #924: Answers to the Top 5 Questions about Parenting Twins first appeared on Army Wife Network.

Kayla is a first-time mom to twin girls, so she has only known having two kids at a time. For this week's Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Kayla talks about the top 5 questions that she gets about parenting twins. Listen in as she covers the questions, but also the answers that she gives. The post AWTR Show #924: Answers to the Top 5 Questions about Parenting Twins first appeared on Army Wife Network.

Thank you should be seen as an icebreaker and not an ending. Going beyond, "Thank you for your service" can be easy and creates a more meaningful conversation. Some good follow-up questions are: what branch did you serve in or what was your job? These questions will help to form a deeper more authentic connection with the person you want to thank. The post AWTR Show #923: Going Beyond, “Thank you for your service” first appeared on Army Wife Network.

Thank you should be seen as an icebreaker and not an ending. Going beyond, "Thank you for your service" can be easy and creates a more meaningful conversation. Some good follow-up questions are: what branch did you serve in or what was your job? These questions will help to form a deeper more authentic connection with the person you want to thank. The post AWTR Show #923: Going Beyond, “Thank you for your service” first appeared on Army Wife Network.

Sometimes this military life can send you on some wild adventures - including living overseas. In this week's Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Chrissy talks about how she navigated unaccompanied baggage with her recent PCS to Germany! She gives insight into unaccompanied baggage and tips for what to include in unaccompanied baggage. The post AWTR Show #922: Unaccompanied Baggage for future OCONUS travelers first appeared on Army Wife Network.

If we said PCS time can be stressful and planning a PCS was overwhelming, no one would be shocked. At Moving with MILLIE, they're flipping the script and saying that with a great team, you don't have to be stressed and overwhelmed. They can help you feel calm, collected, and confident going into your next PCS. You don't have to stress, and you don't have to do this alone! The post AWTR Show #921: Moving with MILLIE first appeared on Army Wife Network.

This military life certainly comes with its challenges, but the silver linings keep us going. For this week's Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Amanda reminds us of the positive things that come with this crazy and wonderful military life. A positive take on life can help us to tackle those tough times when they come. Here's to trying to be more positive! The post AWTR Show #920: The Silver Linings of Military Life first appeared on Army Wife Network.