There's all sorts of new things happening in the military community. Some are positive changes and some are struggles. For those of us who've been around the block and have picked up some tricks to navigating military life it's important to pass those on to our incoming military members.

https://www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits/mil-money/2021/07/01/military-families-caught-in-a-housing-crunch-suffer-deeply-this-pcs-season/

https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/Federal-Benefits/Army-Emergency-Relief-(AER)?serv=120

https://www.commissaries.com/shopping/click-2-go

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/benard-keter-tokyo-olympics-army

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Everyone has rough days. We've all had those moments where we just wanted to pull our hair out. As a result of these being a typical part of life, having a strategy on how to handle them is imperative. Amazingly enough people researched this and found ways to simplify and work through it. I want to share some of that with you.

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As amazing as it sounds, downtime does happen in the military and knowing what option you have where you're stationed will allow you to optimize that free time. In this episode we'll discuss what morale, welfare and recreation opportunities are available in general and a few that are particular to each branch.

https://www.armymwr.com/

https://www.navymwr.org/

https://www.myairforcebenefits.us.af.mil/Benefit-Library/Federal-Benefits/Moral-Welfare-and-Recreation-(MWR)?serv=23

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It's our nation's birthday and what better way to celebrate than to share some stories of the men and women who have defended this country. This special bonus episode covers the stories of four individuals who served in different conflicts ranging from the revolutionary war to the war in Afghanistan.

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In Case of Emergency
This somehow always makes me think of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Thanks to the help organizations like the American Red Cross give to military families when emergencies arise “Don’t panic” also applies. So let’s discuss what you need to know to get help from the American Red Cross when something happens in your family.

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/military-families/emergency-communication.html

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/military-families/deployment-services/register-reconnection-workshops.html

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/military-families/deployment-services.html

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Sometimes life gets out of balance and we need to refocus and find new ways of managing the load we carry. Today I'm going to cover five techniques developed and recommended by work life balance professionals. I learned these in a family therapy class in college, and they've helped me cope with the crazy that comes as a military spouse.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1576751309/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_ERYMD7NCMJPPSSJGAQRQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

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Military Tenant Bill of Rights

Exciting new developments in regards to your rights when you live on a military installation. As well as some surprising developments on why that was so necessary. Including two former managers for military housing pleading guilty to fraud.

https://www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits/2021/06/14/these-37-army-bases-are-providing-all-privatized-housing-tenant-rights/

https://www.defense.gov/Newsroom/Releases/Release/Article/2094184/military-housing-privatization-initiative-tenant-bill-of-rights-signed-by-secre/

https://www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits/2021/06/10/former-managers-for-privatized-housing-company-plead-guilty-to-fraud-in-doctoring-maintenance-records/

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It can be complicated finding resources to help our kids navigate the situations they face of separation, deployment and moving. In this podcast I review four books that are helpful in addressing these topics with kids.

Evelyn del Rey Is Moving Away by Meg Medina

Moving Day by Lily Peterson

Countdown 'til Daddy Comes Home by Kristin Ayyar

Over There by Dorinda Silver Williams

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Who do you ask for help when you're new to the military? There's an organization that's been put together in each branch to help families with the transition, find resources, get to know each other and communicate information. Listening in to find out what it is and how it can help you.

https://www.military.com/spouse/military-life/military-resources/what-the-heck-is-an-frg-family-readiness-group.html

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Barbecues and pool parties most people think of Memorial Day as a vacation from work and other obligations. However when you understand the origin behind Memorial Day it takes on a whole new meaning. So what is it all about and what are some new things you can do to celebrate.

https://www.va.gov/opa/speceven/memday/history.asp

http://www.huliq.com/13312/set-empty-place-setting-memorial-day-honor-fallen-veterans

https://www.songlyrics.com/hilary-weeks/what-did-he-die-for-lyrics/

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