Post-Deployment Relationship Rescue When your soldier comes home safely from a deployment, of course you’re happy to have him back, but that doesn’t mean things automatically fall into place with your relationship. Jennifer, who is married to a Captain in the Marines, says one of the hardest parts of a deployment for her is the […]

Using Humor to Beat Deployment Stress When our partners deploy, it’s tempting to look for ways to keep ourselves busy while they’re gone. But taking on additional roles and activities during the year could actually be making it harder on us. Leigh Anne Jasheway, Humor & Stress Management Expert and Author of “How’d all These […]

Setting Financial Goals During Deployment For some military families, a deployment is an opportunity to save money, or pay off debts. “With the possibility of combat zone tax-free income and a host of allowances (separation pay, hazardous duty) added to the monthly bottom line, you may be able to pay off credit cards, build your […]

When and How to Address Their Fears When a parent is deployed, kids may worry that mom or dad is in danger. It’s hard to know how honest to be about the situation. Rise VanFleet, Ph.D., President of the Family Enhancement & Play Therapy Center, says a worried child will usually ask questions and you […]

 Deployments aren’t fun. They test our patience, our marriages and our multi-tasking abilities. They require us to be both mom and dad, and to put our own feelings aside to support our spouses. But deployments also make us stronger. They reveal hidden talents we didn’t know existed, and give us the opportunity to learn about […]

What You Need To Know Before They Go No matter how much time you have to prepare, deployments always sneak up on you. “There’s so much to do,” says Michael Kothakota of Wolfbridge Financial, “Things like finances can fall by the wayside very quickly.” But Kothakota says that’s the last thing you want to happen […]

Keeping Your Relationship Strong While Apart Some days, being without your deployed “someone” is harder than others. Valentine’s Day is one of those days. But with a little effort and planning, you can keep your relationship strong every day and use the time apart to pave the way for an even coser connection when he/she […]

It Might Not Be A Good Idea To Post While Overseas Keeping in touch with loved ones overseas is a lot easier with the help of social networking sites like Facebook. But that increased communication brings concerns about what troops are posting… and who can see it. “If you use commmon sense, it could be […]

Your #1 Deployment Survival Tool As your spouse prepares to deploy, you may notice that the checklists come out. There is a lot of equipment needed to keep him/her safe while away from home. But it’s also a time to start thinking about what will get you safely (and sanely) through the deployment. Spouses who […]

How Much Should You Share? During a deployment, many couples face tough decisions about how honest to be about problems at home… and about combat situations that the soldier is facing. Emails and phone calls may be few and far between, and some spouses don’t want to use up that time complaining. Likewise, soldiers may […]