Military Families

Childcare & Early Education Military Families

May 9, 2016

Military families need more child care flexibility than is often available within their military community. One mom builds the case for greater availability of hourly care.

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National Military Family Association

Childcare & Early Education Environmental Health Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Food! Gun Safety Health Care Immigration Military Families MomsRising MomsVote Paid Family Leave Paid Sick Days Politics & Policy Realistic & Fair Wages

April 29, 2016

Mother’s Day was founded with a simple and beautiful wish – to honor the person who has done more for us than anyone in the world. At MomsRising, we do more than honor moms. We empower them – every day, all year long. We unite moms to win protections from gun violence, win access to lifesaving...

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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Military Families

April 25, 2016

What happens when your world turns upside down with one knock on the door? The Special Ops Survivors Network steps in to build resiliency and offer community.

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Sara Wingerath-Schlanger

Military Families

April 25, 2016

No, not that “Force”... the “ Force of the Future” , a hot topic recently within military circles, as Secretary of Defense Ash Carter has advocated a host of changes he hopes will bring the military personnel system into the 21st century. Secretary Carter called upon the Pentagon “ to think outside...

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Jeremy L Hilton

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Military Families

April 11, 2016

Tax Day is coming up! Is your #milfamily prepared?

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Elyssa Schmier

Families & The Federal Budget Health Care Military Families

March 28, 2016

There are two million military children in the United States and overseas locations. Like all children, Uncle Sam's kids, have health issues that need medical attention, but not all their needs are being met through TRICARE. What can we do to change this?

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Susan Reynolds

Families & The Federal Budget Health Care Military Families

March 14, 2016

As a momma to 5 active little monkeys, babywearing has become essential for me to successfully get through each day. More times than not I have at least one child on my front, back, or side. Sometimes I have 2 on me. Sometimes even 3! But I didn't start my journey as a mom this way. Sure I'd use a...

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Kati Poston

Families & The Federal Budget Food! Military Families

February 29, 2016

In January, Abby Leibman testified before Congress about hunger among military families to help shed light on this important but often-ignored issue.

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Abby Leibman

Childcare & Early Education Military Families

February 15, 2016

Child care can give military families a huge sticker shock. Luckily there are programs, like Child Care Aware, that can help!

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National Military Family Association

Childcare & Early Education Family Economic Security Food! Health Care Military Families

February 8, 2016

Welcome to #MilitaryMonday! As a veteran, military spouse, and mother of two school-aged children, I am excited to be a part of this new MomsRising blog series. The military community regularly faces unique challenges. Our mission is to create a space where we can lift up military voices in honor...

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