My name is Marlene Norgard, I am a military spouse as well as a mom to two beautiful children. As a military mom I faced different challenges with my children that other families did not have to endure. I watched my children struggle with everything from disappearing parents, inconsistent homes, to strained friendships and… Continue Reading Author: Marlene Norgard
IMCL Must Read: The Peppered Sky
Sarah lives in Temple, TX with her husband, children, and cat. She grew up as a military brat, with her dad a Chaplain. Later she joined the Army as a Blackhawk mechanic. She deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. She met her husband who was also a Blackhawk mechanic, got married, and became a military… Continue Reading IMCL Must Read: The Peppered Sky
7 Things Military Teens Want You to Know
By Matthew Oh, co-founder and editor of Bloom: Empowering the Military Teen “If not for the military, we wouldn’t have the opportunity to travel to new places, meet new friends, and gain new experiences. To be a military child is truly a unique experience that I personally wouldn’t trade for anything.“ Matthew Oh The children… Continue Reading 7 Things Military Teens Want You to Know
The Problem with Growing Up: Thoughts on Moving and Friendship
This piece comes from Bloom: Empowering the Military Teen, and it is written by military teen: Matthew Oh. Thank you, Matthew, for sharing your story! (Photo Credit: Matthew Oh) Moving is nothing new to military kids. Over the course of my life, I’ve moved a total of eight times throughout the mainland U.S., Hawaii, and… Continue Reading The Problem with Growing Up: Thoughts on Moving and Friendship
It’s a Military Child Life
Looking for a virtual community for your military child?You are in luck, because we have one just for military children. Find our new page on our website! We also can be found on Facebook and Instagram, where we actively share resources and build community. Here you will find community among other military families who are… Continue Reading It’s a Military Child Life
It’s a Military Life: 10 Fun Outside Activities to Do at Home
Whether you have children, a dog, or it’s just you and your significant other, it is so easy to waste away on the couch in front of the TV. I know, I am not making the best out of my free time, when Netflix asks me, “Are you still watching?” What Netflix is really saying… Continue Reading It’s a Military Life: 10 Fun Outside Activities to Do at Home