Help your child stop saying “I can’t” during homework time with these easy ideas for busy parents. Make your homework time less stressful!
Simple Art Activities for Busy Families
Build play into your at-home learning with simple art activities! These are great ways to explore creative and imagination with your child no matter where you are currently located.
New Book for MilKids Helps Families of Wounded Warriors
Disclaimer: I received a copy of My Dad Got Hurt, What Can I Do? in exchange for this impartial review. The potential for injury is very real to military families. With over 15 years of constant battle engagement behind us, many families are impacted by their service member’s war wounds. Even when the scars aren’t visible, many […]
Pregnant? Here’s How to Rock Your Military Ball
This post is sponsored by The Breastfeeding Shop. I get one night every year when I get to play Cinderella. I slip into something gorgeous, sweep my hair into a glamorous up-do, and put on enough makeup for a few Disney Princesses. Except last year, when I was seven months pregnant and large as a […]
Fun Books for Tweens
Note: Today’s post comes to us from Deborah van der Linde, a librarian and children’s literature expert! Read on for fun suggestions to read with your kids!
Fun Reads for Younger Readers
Note: Today’s post comes to us from Deborah van der Linde, a librarian and children’s literature expert! Read on for fun suggestions to read with your kids!
Get Real: Non-Fiction Books to Read for Fun
Note: Today’s post comes to us from Deborah van der Linde, a librarian and children’s literature expert! Read on for fun suggestions to read with your kids!
Beyond Picture Books: Graphic Novels
Graphic novels are a wonderful way to get kids reading, and to build their confidence in reading skills. Here are some great suggestions to get you started!
OCONUS Schools: On-Base or Local?
When you move overseas, deciding where to enroll your kids in school can be challenging. Luckily, Lizann Lightfoot is here to help!
5 Reasons All MilKids Should Have Savings Accounts
Today I welcome Joseph Montanaro, a Certified Financial Planner with USAA, as our guest blogger. JJ is a retired Lieutenant Colonel, USA, with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. To check out JJ’s impressive bio, click here!
True Life: I'm an Inclusion Teacher
What does your day look like as an elementary school teacher? Does it look like mine? Please comment below and let me know! Check out the original post on TeachCow: ~Meg Check MilKids out on Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook! Subscribe to my email list for email updates and free printables!
Dear Parents: I Have 30 Kids to Teach
This is what it feels like when people complain about “small” things: a particular book, a seating arrangement, one problem on a homework assignment, or have too much/too little homework. Tell me what you think…
8 Tips for Teachers of Resilient, Interesting Military Kids
Congrats, Teacher! You have a military child in your class, and you’re the proud educator of a resilient and interesting student. This child has likely lived in multiple states, and perhaps several different countries, but will need some help from you to make this year a success. First, welcome this family with open arms. Send out […]
Guest Post: The Educational Tourist
Parents might feel more comfortable planning a ‘vacation’ or ‘get-away’ rather than a ‘field trip’ because ‘field trip’ sounds official – school like.
Don’t let the term scare you – YOU can plan a field trip just like you plan vacations and you should! There is NO better way to learn.
Woohoo! Published again!
Check out my brand new guest post on Jo, My Gosh! I’m so proud of this blog post, and this collaboration. I think it really sheds light on the struggles of MilSpouses with professional careers that require licensure, and shows off my more snarky writer side. Let me know what you think! ~Meg