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Posted on January 8, 2023January 8, 2023

The Post Holiday Blues…

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 …

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Posted on January 8, 2023January 23, 2023

Hindsight is 20/20 – What We Wish We Knew

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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Posted on September 11, 2022September 11, 2022

Going Underway – The AC YEAR

Now that you have re-established communications with your Plebe, you may need a Navy dictionary... SIQ, MOS, MOOW, bulkhead, deck, ladders... what??? I know that at first I had to stop my first Plebe to ask what things meant and I have to say that he was very patient. We laugh about it now, but …

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Posted on August 10, 2022August 10, 2022

“Live Like Duke”

Remembering a Remarkable Life | Episode 24 In my book, A USNA Mom's Journal, I discuss how as MidMoms and MidDads, we revel in the joys of Academy life and the triumphs of our children. We suffer their disappointment which inevitably comes along when things don't quite go their way. Our kids have more responsibility …

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Posted on July 23, 2022

Almost Four Weeks Down – You’re almost there!

Almost FOUR weeks down and PPW is creeping closer! What to expect? Many Plebes will be acclimated by now, some may still be struggling, but do not be dismayed parents, the Academy has all eyes and ears out, and they are dutifully coming alongside everyone that may need extra encouragement. As I discuss in my …

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Posted on July 16, 2022

Finally! Advice for the N*avy Dad Journey

I have been mentoring N*avy parents since 2013 but have focused on Moms - they usually seem to ask the questions and search for information. Dads are involved too, but differently from Moms. From my personal experience, we Moms tend to wear our hearts on our sleeve, where Dads may tend to be more reserved. …

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Posted on June 30, 2022July 14, 2022

‘Twas the Night Before I-Day…

I remember it so vividly... the night before I-Day Our day began at our favorite restaurant for breakfast on I-Day Minus One. We spent it together as a family, walking around Annapolis to get oriented. We went to the Yard to choose the spot where we would meet after the Swearing-In. Just after noon our …

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Posted on May 25, 2022July 14, 2022

A Journey’s End: Finding a New Purpose

Changing Roles, Tiger Cruises, and More This Mother's Day is the first without my Mom and this has led to much introspection as we arrive at Commissioning Week. As Moms and Dads we have a definite purpose - to raise our kids, take care of our families, and manage our careers to allow for the …

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Posted on April 26, 2022July 15, 2022

Some thoughts on Commissioning

Some thoughts on the upcoming Commissioning for my fellow Warrior Parents. I am definitely a list person, so as we got closer to Commissioning Week, I began a check list to make sure nothing slipped through the cracks. Commissioning can be a very overwhelming affair and some people (like me the first time around!) can …

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Posted on April 13, 2022July 15, 2022

Words for the Journey with Steve Wade | Podcast Episode 16

There is something special about the Navy journey that affects us all as parents. It changes us from the inside out and we are never the same once those bronze doors close on I-Day. We are privileged to have access to our Mids - more than Air Force, West Point, or even Coastguard. The Naval …

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