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How Raising a Child On The Autism Spectrum Helps Me As A Military Wife

How Raising a Child On The Autism Spectrum Helps Me As A Military Wife

How Raising a Child On The Autism Spectrum Helps Me As A Military Wife Raising a child on the autism spectrum has taught me a lot over the years. There are so many lessons to be learned when your child needs a little extra help and a little extra patience. Some of these lessons have helped me as a military wife and through the years of everything that comes with being a military family. Life doesn’t always look the way you think it should One of the biggest lessons I have learned by having a child on the autism spectrum …

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10 Memes for the Military Spouse With Children

10 Memes for the Military Spouse With Children Did you know that April is the month of the military child? A time to reflect on and appreciate our young military “brats” and all they have to deal with. A time to think about how they conquer the battles and disappointments that come with military life. A time to remember all the fun memories you have made with them through the years, simply because one of their parents is a service member. Here are 10 memes for the military spouse with children. All about raising the next generation through the hurdles …

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6 Reasons Why Deployments Can Be So Difficult With Small Children

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6 Reasons Why Deployments Can Be So Difficult With Small Children Deployments with children are all I have ever known. When my husband joined the Army, we had a 13-month-old. My husband left for Germany, and we stayed behind waiting for our Command Sponsorship. This pushed me right into the solo parenting role and one I never expected I would be in.   Over the years, I have been through four deployments as well as plenty of other separations where I had to parent alone. I have always felt this was a bit of a deployment weakness for me. Being both …

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