Empowering Fellow MidMoms and MidDads -Navigating the USNA Journey Together
Hang in there Plebe Parents – You are almost at the finish line! You are so much closer to seeing your sons and daughters and I 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! Let the tears …
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USNA Class of 2027 - Last Minute Q & A I remember feeling completely unprepared and overwhelmed until some experienced parents came around us and poured information that made navigating I-Day and the journey much better. Lots of questions, lots of not knowing, and lots of mixed feelings: pride, joy, sadness, worry, all mixed into …
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 …
Three 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 book, …
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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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 …
The military academy journey is very different - both for the midshipman or Cadet, and their parents. No one except those that have walked the path before us can relate to what we are feeling and going through. Photo Credit - New York Times For parents it is a very emotional and dare I say …
The AC YEAR BEGINS When my kids were Plebes the one thing they lacked was time! They are give too much to do in too little time - on purpose... Although Plebes will soon have their phones back, you may not be able to communicate as often as you would like. Your Plebe's company will …
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. In my book, A USNA Mom's …
with Special Guest Karl Smith, Parent USNA '20 There is something about being a Naval Academy parent that is different from all other colleges. First of all, your wardrobe changes in its entirety to Blue and Gold - and dare I say, all things with anchors? From hats to socks, to coffee mugs, to unmentionables …
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