It's been four weeks since my son was deployed to Afghanistan. We are fortunate to chat with him frequently at random times of the day and night with Skype. His Internet connection is poor but better …
Army Mom Starts Military Moms of Texas
When Tracy’s son was deployed to Iraq with his U.S. Army unit, she went through a difficult time. Tracy looked for a local support group but found very little. She took matters into her own hands and …
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Deployed Parents Provide Comfort to Kids with Build-a-Bear Sound Messages
If your deployed son or daughter has young children, Build-a-Bear sound messages are a great way for them to always be nearby if only by voice. My son and daughter-in-law got a Build-a-Bear with sound …
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2 Weeks into Deployment to Afghanistan
It's been 2 weeks since my son was deployed to Afghanistan with the U.S. Army. As of this writing, he will return home in 372 days. It's been a difficult two weeks for this Army Mom. My son and I …
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Free Story Recording for Military Parents
I was searching for a cool way for my son to stay in touch with his young children while he is deployed. "A Story Before Bed" lets a person record audio and video of themselves reading a children’s …
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Christmas in November
A small Christmas tree sits in the corner of the room with its multicolored lights, decorative ornaments, and small children who delight at the sparkle and joy! With the smell of cinnamon and other …