Empowering Fellow MidMoms and MidDads -Navigating the USNA Journey Together
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. …
Continue reading "Finally! Advice for the N*avy Dad Journey"
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 …
Friends make life better is a true statement, but is especially true in the military. As a N*avy parent, I don't know what I would do without my N*avy friends and mentors, without my Battle Buddies that have my back and are the prayer warriors that hold my family and me up daily and when …
Continue reading "Surviving Deployments, Grunts, and Fleet Life | Episode 17"
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 …
Continue reading "Words for the Journey with Steve Wade | Podcast Episode 16"
Imagine the NFL draft, the Oscars, and The Price is Right rolled into one awesome event - actually even better, because it has nothing to do with money, and everything to do with service. Ship Selection is the night when Midshipmen that are SWO Selects get to literally shine. Firsties that have been assigned to …
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 …
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