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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 November 23, 2022

Coming Home! The Excitement and Things to Think About

As I discuss about at length in my book, A USNA Mom's Journal, I am SO EXCITED for all N*avy parents, but especially for Plebe parents!!! Mids and Plebes will be coming home today for Thanksgiving break (unless they had an OPINFO assignment). For Plebes, it will be the first time that they have been …

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Posted on August 4, 2022

Whaat! Six Weeks Down!

Hang in there Plebe Parents - You are almost at the finish line! Now that you are closer to seeing your sons and daughters, I am so happy and can't wait for you to see them in their shining summer whites. Get ready!! You will be amazed, overjoyed, proud, emotional, and so much more! It …

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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 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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Posted on April 13, 2022July 15, 2022

Who Said It gets Easier?

Wait, It Was Me, and Boy Was I wrong! Saying goodbye is a constant as a USNA parent. Goodbye on I-Day, at PPW, every time we visit, the few times they get to visit us, and so on. As time goes on, it does get a bit easier to say goodbye, but at some point, …

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Posted on January 12, 2022October 14, 2022

Planning Commissioning in the Midst of the Unknown

For Firstie Parents - waiting to hear what the final decision on Commissioning Week schedule is disconcerting. Trust me - I know! Our now ENS was in the Class of 2020: the first class to ever have the distinction of having commissioned virtually. Waiting was the hardest part. Accepting the decision was the next hardest …

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