by Joanne Holbrook | Sep 27, 2023 | Articles, Blog, Family, IWS23, Parenting
The forgotten age: I had never considered the pre-teen age as often left out or slotted into a different group entirely, but the truth hurts, and I realized Dr. Amber Mattingly was right. She beautifully opens us up to a world through a pre-teen’s eyes. She bends her...
by Joanne Holbrook | Sep 26, 2023 | Articles, Blog, Family, IWS23, Parenting, PCS / Moving
“I move a lot, and that’s okay!” Listening to Shermaine, a military child and now an adult military child, gives us such deep insight into what military children go through and how parents can help their families along the way. As a mom who...
by Joanne Holbrook | Sep 25, 2023 | Articles, Blog, Family, IWS23, Parenting
Amanda, or the Zen Doula, as she is often referred to, shares information with us about the opportunity to have a doula for expectant moms. WHAT IS A DOULA? A doula is a nonmedical professional who is there to help parents navigate through birthing options. This...
by Jarah Macfarlane | Jul 6, 2023 | Articles, Family, Financial, Retirement
I get the honor (and big responsibility) of serving military service members in my practice all the time. My clients range from young couples with one income and new enlistees to reservists and retired vets. Everyone’s situation is unique – but sometimes certain...
by Diana Lo Jones | Jun 8, 2023 | Articles, Blog, Environmental, Family
The Real Life Spouse Stories Series is part of InDependent’s Wellness Unfiltered™ program. It’s a platform for military spouses to share their struggles with tougher wellness topics. They’re sharing these stories to help with their healing, open up...
by Jen Pasquale | Jan 26, 2023 | Articles, Blog, Family, Marriage, Occupational
Listen to the article here For “old school” folks, who like paper calendars, 2023 might bring something new and important – a special date, circled, starred, hearted, or otherwise celebrated on the family calendar. The date of our Service Member’s transition or...
