Empowering Fellow MidMoms and MidDads -Navigating the USNA Journey Together
AN Shine with special guest, Easel on Stribling's Kristin Cronic (USNA '11) The Brigade of Midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy is indeed remarkable. Midshipmen are gifted not onloy academically and physically, but in many other ways that bring us joy and connection, Creativity is crucial for problem solving, and that creativity and imagination can …
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Did your Plebe survive Plebe summer only to be exhausted and asking whether they are cut out for USNA? Are they sleep deprived, constantly on watch (it seems!), and completely overwhelmed? Are they wishing they could roll back the clock to Plebe Summer - well maybe not quite! This is the time of year when …
I know I always mention this during Plebe Summer, and I know that it is in my book, A USNA Mom's Journal, but I remember my Oldest asking me to check labels before sending treats in care packages. The directive from my then-Plebe was: Send nothing with hemp or poppy seeds. These ingredients could cause …
The Reunion of a Lifetime! PPW Class of 2027 Parents, so glad that you are having the opportunity to enjoy your Plebe and spend time together!! I know that you have heard a lot of funny and heartfelt stories from your Plebe. Perhaps you had the opportunity to meet and greet with your Sponsor families …
PPW begins tomorrow!! You did it! Now that you are on your way to see your sons and daughters in their shining summer whites, you will be so proud! I would suggest that you don't over plan and that you follow your Plebe's lead. Enjoy your time together, listen to the stories, allow them time …
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Class of 2027 It was a privilege to spend I-day on the Yard with the Class of 2027 parents. Thank you for stopping by to say hi - it means so much to connect in person! I can still see the smiles of joy, the slight frowns of worry, the nerves and the tears of …
As the Firstie parents get ready for Commissioning, I thought I would share my Commissioning Week Tips from my book, A USNA Mom's Journal. For those of us that have gone through a Commissioning already, in addition to the tips listed below, what one piece of advice would you give? Tips to You Enjoy the …
As Firsties wrap up their last year, they are focused on service assignment requirements and training, keeping up their grades and finishing strong, their capstone projects, leadership and military duties, and so much more. As we look toward May and Commissioning, now is the time when Firstie families are finalizing their Commissioning plans. In my …
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Happy New Year!! I know that you have enjoyed the past week or so with your Mids, and I hope that you have made many memories. In my book, A USNA Mom's Journal - Plebe Summer through Commissioning and Beyond! What You Need to Know - I discuss some of the things that come as …
Parts 1 and 2 Yes, most times hindsight is 20/20 vision. As Navy parents, how many times have we told ourselves, "I wish I knew that!" Looking back to the beginning of the journey what are some things that we wish we would have known? And maybe some things we wish we didn't know? Join …
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