Tips for Military Spouses to 'Wake Up, Kick Ass, Repeat'
Military veteran, spouse and psychologist Dr. Kendra Lowe shares how her life's mantra (and book title), "Wake Up, Kick Ass, Repeat," has gotten her through tough times and offers tips for managing the everyday stresses of military life.
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Episode 91: Helping Kids Cope With Military Life
The author of "I Move A Lot and That's Okay" shares the story of her military upbringing and the experiences that inspired her to write children's books specifically for military kids dealing with constant change.
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Episode 86: Why Military Teens ‘Are Not Okay’
Many military teens struggle with food insecurity and mental health. Yet a large percentage plan to one day don the uniform, a new study shows. Two high school seniors who helped lead the research speak about their tough experiences as military kids and how they're helping other teenagers.
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Episode 44: Why Military Families Have Trouble Getting Mental Health Care
A recent audit of mental health care services in the Military Health System shows what many military families have long known: Thousands are having trouble accessing treatment. In this episode, two military spouses share the obstacles they’ve had to overcome to get help and what this means for families like theirs — especially during a pandemic.
Episode 43: Expanded Education Benefits for Military Spouses
A scholarship program to help junior military spouses pursue education for portable career fields was recently expanded. An expert explains what that means for military spouses, and two Army wives share how they used it to jump-start their careers.
Episode 41: A New Holiday Celebrating Military Marriages
Air Force spouse and wedding planner Bree Carroll offers a behind-the-scenes look at starting the new Military Marriage Day and her passion for helping other couples strengthen their relationships. Plus, a look at what the Broadway sensation "Hamilton" can teach us about military marriages.
Episode 40: Military Parents Prep for an Unusual School Year
With many schools starting virtually this fall, military parents are having to make major life changes to accommodate remote learning. An Army spouse and an active-duty Coast Guard mom share their plans for the upcoming school year and what it has already been like juggling work schedules with their children’s schooling during the pandemic.
Episode 30: What to Know As the Military Travel Ban Eases
As the U.S. starts to reopen after months in quarantine, a DoD official explains how the military is gradually lifting its travel restrictions and what it means for military families.
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