Being a stay-at-home parent (SAHP) seems awesome from the outside in. It looks like it's all sweet storytimes, cuddles on the couch, and baking brownies. Let me tell you: it's … [Read more...]
5 Gift Ideas for the Stay-at-Home Dad for Father’s Day
by Eric Gardner, Guest Contributor As a military spouse, a dad, veteran, and stay-at-home provider, I find Father’s Day to be a wonderful time to take a breath and marvel at how … [Read more...]
How to Find Affordable Child Care When You Can’t Afford a Babysitter
I have not had a date night in about a year. I've read the advice about taking "us" time every week or month and I would love to escape with my husband. But when you are stationed far from your … [Read more...]
How to Get Back in the Swing of Things After a Work Break
I'm heading back to work this fall and I'm a little bit nervous. I've been out of work, on purpose, for the last year or so. We moved and then moved again very quickly. Having a job for such a … [Read more...]
People Often Ask Me ‘Do You Miss the Military?’
by Amanda, Guest Contributor Oftentimes people are surprised when they learn that I served in the military for 6 years before my husband and I decided it was time for me to leave … [Read more...]
5 Smart Money Tips for Stay-At-Home Parents
Are you a stay-at-home parent? Make sure you protect yourself and your family by following these 5 money rules specifically for you! 1. Prepare for the unexpected Being prepared is a given when it … [Read more...]
When You Can’t Make Peace With Being a Stay-at-Home Parent
We recently shared Making Peace With Becoming a Stay-at-Home Mom by the Military Wife and Mom and it was hugely popular on our Facebook page. The piece struck a chord with me because I was never able … [Read more...]
Why My Volunteer Work Is My Full-Time Job
There was a time during my kids’ terrible toddlerhood where I might have given anything to be a working mom. Stay-at-home moms sometimes fantasize about a world where they drop off their crying … [Read more...]
It’s Not Stinky Diapers Forever: Parenting with a Long View
Becoming a parent is a very exciting, but pretty scary milestone. From the time the nurse at the hospital tells you it’s time to go home, the full impact of your responsibilities to this little person … [Read more...]
Are You a Short-Term SAH Parent with Long-Term Career Goals?
Last year, NextGen MilSpouse talked us through the Risk of Choosing to Stay at Home and encouraged military spouses to think about the following: “We give so much of ourselves to others. We must … [Read more...]