Be Safe, Love Mom
Be Safe, Love Mom

Author: Elaine Lowry Brye

Publisher: PublicAffairs

Published: 2015-03-31

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 1610395220

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This essential guide for all military families provides helpful advice and reassurance on topics ranging from boot camp, to deployment, to PTSD, from a former "Army brat" turned mother of four military kids. When you enlist in the United States military, you don't just sign up for duty; you also commit your loved ones to lives of service all their own. No one knows this better than Elaine Brye, an "Army brat" turned military wife and the mother of four officers-one each in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. For more than a decade she's endured countless teary goodbyes, empty chairs at Thanksgiving dinners, and sleepless hours waiting for phone calls in the night. She's navigated the complicated tangle of emotions that are part and parcel of life as a military mother. Be Safe, Love Mom braids together Elaine's own personal experiences with those of fellow parents she's met along the way. She offers gentle guidance and hard-earned wisdom on topics ranging from that first anxious goodbye to surrendering all control of your child, from finding comfort in the support of the military community and the healing power of faith to coping with the enormous sacrifices life as a military mother requires. With hard-to-come-by information and encouragement that is like advice from a wise and trusted friend, Be Safe, Love Mom is an essential handbook to membership in a strong and special sisterhood.

The Heart of a Military Mom
The Heart of a Military Mom

Author: Army Mom Strong

Publisher:

Published: 2017-04-11

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13: 9781545365069

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Do you need someone encouraging you, especially when you are learning to let go of your child to military service? How about when they are difficult places or in harm's way? Do you feel stressed or worried? You are not alone. Elaine Brye and Army Mom Strong have combined their efforts to create a powerful, emotional and inspirational pictorial book of encouragement and support for military moms of all branches. The authors are veteran military moms who have supported many moms through the challenges that come with sending a child into harm's way. "The Heart of a Military Mom" gives you valuable insights to help you to stand strong in the face of fear and on the home front. It is the first in a series of supportive books to inspire you to create a more fulfilling journey as a military mom.

Military Mom on a Mission
Military Mom on a Mission

Author: Million Heir-Williams

Publisher: Xulon Press

Published: 2020-07-19

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9781631295393

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As your read Military Mom on a Mission you will discover the journey of a mother and her family as her son returned from the Iraqi war. She was completely excited when her son returned with all his body parts, however, little did she know PTSD was lurking within the walls of her son's mind. The story unfolds taking you on this journey as every detail of the experience you feel. The confusion, excitement, loneliness, anger, frustration and many other emotions as you read along. Million Heir-Williams not only tells the good, the bad and the ugly she provides families of those who have been deployed a guideline how to obtain the proper help needed once your loved one returns to American soil. She provides templates of letters that can be utilized to help anyone seeking the desperate help that is needed during that gruesome time of your life. It is imperative that you read and pass along the critical information provided to our American citizens and their loved ones returning. Million Heir-Williams was born in Glen Cove, New York. At the age of twenty, she moved to Los Angeles, California, where she worked in management for Kaiser Permanente for twenty years. In 2004, she moved to Onslow County, North Carolina to become a co-owner of a family-owned and operated business. To complete the circle, Million moved back to California in 2018 with her husband, Dr. Stephen J. Williams. They reside in Lancaster with their two fur babies. They share a blended family of eight children and fifteen grandchildren.

My Hero
My Hero

Author: Allen Appel

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2008-05-13

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 9780312373467

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A collection of essays by children whose parents are serving or have served in the United States military.

Rise Up Military Moms
Rise Up Military Moms

Author: Army Mom Strong

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-04-13

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9781985694453

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Rise Up Military Moms is an interactive journal aimed at helping you find strength and resilience whether you are sending your child off to a deployment, basic training or boot camp. NOTE: Rise Up is NOT a book for just reading. It's a guided journal to help you work on you as you travel this military mom journey. We give you weekly things to work on, think about and research to help enrich and strengthen your experience as a military mom. As a military mom, it can be an emotional roller coaster full of unknowns and fear. I often wished I had a guide to get me through those tough times. That's what Rise Up Military Moms is all about. With "Rise Up Military Moms," you will have 6 months of weekly guided journaling. Each week features ways in which you can take action to awaken your strength, energize your spirit, and push through your fears. You'll also find positive insights to inspire and uplift you through your military mom journey. There is also room for writing reflections, thoughts, and introspections. This journal is perfect for mothers of service members from all branches of the military: Army moms, Air Force moms, Marine moms, Coast Guard moms and Navy moms. As you go through this journal for military moms, know that you are amazing! You raised an incredible person that is a member of the best trained military in the world.

Mom Brain
Mom Brain

Author: Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco

Publisher: Guilford Publications

Published: 2021-05-23

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1462543219

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Becoming a mother is a joyful rite of passage, but it can also bring overwhelming emotional upheaval, exhaustion, and self-doubt. And is it any wonder? Motherhood changes everything, right down to a woman's brain chemistry. No one understands "mom brain" better than psychologist Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco, a mother of two herself who specializes in treating women with young children. In this compassionate guide, Dr. Dobrow DiMarco shares science-based psychological strategies to help moms cope with common challenges and make peace with their transformed identity. Candid, witty stories from her own life and the lives of women she has worked with illustrate ways to tame self-critical thoughts; navigate the "new normal" of work, marriage, and friendships; and mindfully accept the highs and lows of parenting--even in the toughest moments.

Military Fly Moms
Military Fly Moms

Author: Linda Maloney

Publisher:

Published: 2011-12-01

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780978736972

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"Military Fly Moms is a stupendous collection of true stories by women who shared the same two dreams - becoming a military aviator, and being a mom. These stories and their accompanying photographs weave a beautiful tapestry, passing on a lasting legacy to inspire future generations to reach for their dreams." -- cover

Battles of the Heart
Battles of the Heart

Author: Tracie Ciambotti

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781449730345

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"What happens to our natural instinct, as a mother, to protect our child when he or she is ordered to one of the most dangerous places in the world? What gets us through the day? How do we survive?" Tracie Ciambotti Tracie's son, Josh, enlisted in the Army two days after he graduated from high school in 2005. Five months later he was on his way to Baghdad and the reality of war began to sink into the depths of Tracie's heart. She had no idea when or if she would ever see her son again. As the weeks passed, fear became the master of her days. Josh had received the best training in the world for his new job as a combat soldier with the United States Armed Forces, but Tracie had none for her role as the mother of a service member. While her son was fighting a war in Iraq, she was marching unaware and unprepared into her own battle at home. Battles of the Heart reminds us that freedom is not free. Every American needs to understand the sacrifices that military families endure for our freedom. Journey through two deployments and discover along with Tracie how to survive the challenges that military families face daily.

A Green Light for Mom
A Green Light for Mom

Author: Jayden M. Semotan

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2019-04-22

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 1532071779

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In April of 2017, Jayden M. Semotan’s life changed greatly. After learning his mom was being deployed for more than six months, he had so many questions. Would she die? Would she go to war? As a nine-year-old boy, he didn’t know how to handle his feelings. Having his mom deployed was very different than having his dad go. A Green Light for Mom chronicles his journey of emotions, frustrations, and struggles as he survives the challenges of a parent’s deployment. Jayden tells how he experienced significant life events without having his mom to share them with, like his first double-digit birthday, travels to Florida with only his dad, graduating from fourth grade, and all the ups and downs of his sports involvement. Jayden also shares how he and his dad had an opportunity to travel to the other side of the world to see his mom. In the end, Jayden realizes he can overcome tough times. He learns that true strength comes from family.

Modern Military Spouse
Modern Military Spouse

Author: Lauren Tamm

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-01-11

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 9781523638642

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Let's take the guesswork out of military life! Join me, along with hundreds of other military spouses, and grab your copy of Modern Military Spouse today. It has everything you need to survive the ups and downs of military life! After reading this book, you will be able to... - Prepare and navigate PCS moves, military homecomings and military deployments easier. - Understand terms, acronyms and abbreviations all in one convenient location. - Gain instant access to over 22+ printable checklists. - Learn how to navigate getting an education and managing your career as a military spouse. - Build a budget that will work for your military family, using our step-by-step guide for finances and a downloadable spreadsheet. - Learn the keys to nurturing a military marriage that will survive the challenges of military life. - Help your child through military life using key resources and best tips for parenting military kids. Here's what's included: 14 comprehensive chapters 20+ printable documents and checklists (Including deployment, PCS, marriage, and resume). Receive a link in the book to download the printables. 3 bonus sections (Including acronyms, abbreviations, and terms) What you'll learn: When You Don't Have a Ring What to Do When Your Service Member's Gone Preparing for a Successful Military Marriage Creating a Budget That Works Hitting the Books Military-Style Military Proofing Your Career Building a Strong Support Network Becoming a Good Military Spouse Navigating Military Life with Kids Step-by-Step to PCS Moving and Living Overseas Using Social Media Safely Complete List of Resources for Spouses Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Terms Defined And more! "Jo, JD, and Lauren did the hard work for all of us! They took an overwhelming amount of confusing and out-of-date information for military spouses and turned it into a fun, modern book. This guide helps you understand military life and find the resources you are looking for." - Jen Pilcher, Founder, MilitaryOneClick.com "Finally! A military spouse handbook that I can recommend to new spouses! This book is the friend I wish I had when I was a young Navy wife. I wouldn't have felt so alone, so unusual and so un-military if someone would have given me Modern Military Spouse along with my dependent ID. Modern Military Spouse is a mentor, a drinking buddy, and a confidant for today's military spouse." - Michelle Volkmann, managing editor, NextGen MilSpouse