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9 Coping Tricks of a Military Mom

By Edie Melson3 min read

With a child in the military, life as you know it changes. Here are 9 tips how a military parent can adjust and cope.

Smiling multi-generation family having a difficult conversation

How to Have Difficult Conversations with Your Family

By Holly Lebowitz Rossi3 min read

Follow these tips to encourage communication across generations and prepare for the difficult conversations.

17 fun and inexpensive field trips for military families.

17 Fun (And Cheap!) Field Trips for Military Families

By Edie Melson4 min read

For military families, it’s important to spend time together and have some fun. Here are 17 suggestions that won’t break the bank.

Family is not an important thing. It's everything.—Michael J. Fox, actor

14 Inspiring Quotes That Celebrate the Blessings of Family

By Brett Leveridge2 min read

In tribute to the love, guidance and support a family can provide, we offer these inspiring quotes that celebrate those ties that bind.

From Day One, Nadja welcomed me with open arms, Mary says.

Could She Share a Home with Her Mother-in-Law?

By Mary D'Amour8 min read

She had four kids and a husband. How could she also manage her sweet but intrusive mother-in-law?

A family of three generations resides together

Strong Families: 5 Tips for Multigenerational Living

By Brett Leveridge2 min read

Three generations living under one roof is an arrangement that presents challenges. Here are some tips to help you navigate what can be a touchy situation.

Passing the Faith from Generation to Generation

By Michelle Cox3 min read

As a grandmother, it gives me great joy to sit in church with my grandchildren, to see the torch of faith handed down to them.

How to Have Joy: A Lesson from Grandkids

By Michelle Cox2 min read

When’s the last time that we slowed down long enough to find small moments of joy, like children do?

Every member of the family reaches for a slice of pizza

11 Fun Activities for Building Stronger Families

By Brett Leveridge1 min read

We asked our readers what they like to do—from outdoor activities to day trips and board games—to strengthen familial bonds. Here are some of the responses.