Tag: Parenting Wisdom

Editor's Note: Stroller Warriors was originally reviewed on Okinawa Hai on April 3, 2012; you can read a PDF copy of that original review HERE. The post...

CONTRIBUTED BY ERIN GODDARD Giving birth is a journey: a beautiful, difficult, breathtaking journey that will forever change a woman. Whether you give birth by...

CONTRIBUTED BY SHANNON R. Following a last minute trip back to the States on emergency leave with my three children, ages 4, 7 and 9, I...

This post was originally published on our sister site, Germany Ja; as April is the Month of the Military Child, we think it relates...

I always wanted to adopt but was never able to. I was a single 24 year-old female serving in the United States Marine...

MOPS Cards CONTRIBUTED BY MEGAN PARKER Your three-year old spilled his orange juice, and while you are on your hands and knees cleaning it up, you...

Join the Howe Family as they prepare to PCS to Okinawa.  If you've missed any of their journey, you can find more here:  PCS...

Several years ago, Lucia wrote a post for us about packing for trips.  You can find it here.  For those of you who want...

CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER GELORMINE Unless you've spent your entire life in a region where there's no such thing as Daylight Savings Time, you know that...

CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER HANSEN Twice a year MCCS offers an International Adoption Workshop through the Marine and Family Services Center. The workshop covers issues pertaining...

CONTRIBUTED BY JANNINE MYERS   I did something a couple of weeks ago which gravely reminded me that my Japanese language skills are in dire need...

CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER GELORMINE Maybe it's just me, but I love Thanksgiving.  It's probably my favorite holiday, even moreso than Christmas or the 4th of...

CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER GELORMINE For me, one of the hardest parts about being a military family isn't the constant moving, or the long separations from...

CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER GELORMINE Car seats.  Those of us with infants and toddlers know that they are a must.  When I gave birth to my...

CONTRIBUTED BY JOELLE YAMADA As some of you know, I was a bit shocked to give birth to a little girl in July.  Along with...

CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER GELORMINE I love to cook at home for my family.  I love the process of planning our meals for each week, making...

CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER GELORMINE My daughter was born when we were stationed in Germany, and I always felt grateful that the society we lived in...

CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER GELORMINE As a parent, there are many milestones that we anticipate for our children: first time rolling over; taking their first steps;...

CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER GELORMINE If you've gone anywhere on Okinawa, then you know that it can take awhile to get there. Sometimes even just making...

CONTRIBUTED BY STACI HAWLEY The smell of new pencils. Crimson leaves and shiny lunchboxes. One pair of guess jeans versus three pairs of Jordache. Big decisions....

This post was originally published on April 5th, 2009; we're republishing it today in honor of the little ones who live this military life right...

CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER GELORMINE When my family and I moved to Okinawa last summer, our families had warned us ahead of time: We’re not going...

It is that time of year again - the holiday season. This time of year is full of visits with family and friends. For...

CONTRIBUTED BY JOELLE YAMADA She waited tables. For several years. But at 23 she found herself beginning to look around at the 45 year old...

CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER NORDELL I thoroughly love being a stay at home Mom. I am so glad I am able to stay home and spend...

CONTRIBUTED BY KIMBERLY MITCHELL From the reader mailbag, we found this one about adoption. Maybe some of you readers out there can help shed some...

CONTRIBUTED BY KANDY Imagine this scenario:  You breathe a sigh of relief because Fido and the entire family made it to Okinawa.  Routines are...

CONTRIBUTED BY KIMBERLY MITCHELL I got a little glimpse into the future this weekend. We hosted a dinner party with an extra 4-year old, 5-year...

CONTRIBUTED BY KIMBERLY MITCHELL Who can help out fellow faithful reader? In the beginning of May I will be traveling with my 3 month old back...

CONTRIBUTED BY KIMBERLY MITCHELL We are just now heading into the wide world of potty training. I admit that I am a major germaphobe and...