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Posted on January 8, 2023April 29, 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 November 23, 2022April 29, 2023

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 21, 2022April 29, 2023

The AC Year Begins

When my two kids were Plebes the one thing they always lacked was time! The Detailers give them too much to do in too little time - on purpose... Although Plebes have their phones back, you may not be able to communicate as often as you would like. Your Plebe's company will decide when and …

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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 October 25, 2021April 29, 2023

When the Going Gets Tough…

It's Time to Reevaluate Priorities It's that time of year when six week exams have passed and your Plebe may or may not be happy about the results. Grades are out and some Plebes may be ecstatic, but for some Plebes, there may be disappointment with their performance. Add to that preparing and having to …

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Posted on September 16, 2021July 15, 2022

The Yard from Different Angles | Episode 8

In my book, A USNA Mom's Journal - Plebe Summer through Commissioning and Beyond: Everything you need to Know, I talk about our N*avy journey being uniquely different - a N*ot College Journey. In that journey we meet many special people that become lifetime friends, mentors, and Battle Buddies even. There are some people to …

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Posted on September 2, 2021April 29, 2023

Embrace the Suck and Other Words of Wisdom | Episode 7

Of Mentors and Other Important things There is no doubt that mentors are an integral part of our USNA parent journey. As a matter of fact, my mission to pay it forward to new and existing Navy Parents came from my family's gratitude to our mentors, many of whom poured countless hours to make sure …

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Posted on March 25, 2021April 29, 2023

Hoping for Sunshine, Sea Trials, and Herndon

It has been a difficult spring for Mids on the Yard.  ROM and a tough message from leadership has been rough on morale. But vaccines are making the rounds and sunshiny days are sure to arrive as spring moves in and Athletic activities return to the Yard. Here are some things to consider. As I …

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Posted on March 4, 2021April 29, 2023

ROM: Plebe Summer 2.0?

What? ROM. Again…? Frustration, isolation, added difficulty, and lack of communication are just some words that come to mind.  To say that this year has been difficult is an understatement, especially for USNA parents and their Midshipmen at N*ot College, as well as military parents in general.  As I discuss in my book A USNA …

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Posted on January 14, 2021April 29, 2023

Irritable and Argumentative Goodbyes

I remembers not too long ago preparing for my children to return to the Yard and as their leave was ending, being awash in nostalgia. My husband and I often counsel other US Naval Academy parents about what to expect at certain times, and beginning on I-Day or any time after spending time with family …

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