Robin Davis, Author at MilSpouse Conversations

Military child, Parenting

The Right Way to Parent

May 01, 2023

My mom used to tell me that parenting was the hardest, yet most rewarding job in the whole world. As my matriculation through motherhood continues, I have come to realize that most of us figure out that sooner or later…Mom was right. It’s not enough that our kids take us through challenges that test our every nerve. We also have to contend with the comparison game that many of us parents play with one another. Do you stay at home with your kid, or did you choose to continue to focus on your career? Did you breastfeed, or was formula the right choice…

Military Spouse Life

Can You Be a Perfect Military Spouse?

Jan 27, 2023

The military spouse. Who married into the military whether before, during, or after the time of service, and is expected to support their service member through thick and thin. They will be expected to put their lives on hold, take care of their homes and children, if there are any, and know exactly how to put out all the fires that will undoubtedly occur when their service member is gone. They are the ultimate multi-taskers, having mastered the ability to overcome any obstacles thrown their way. So how can you be a perfect military spouse? Short answer: You can’t, or can YOU,…

Military Spouse Life, Milspouse Conversations

A Stress-Free Holiday for the Military Spouse

Nov 08, 2022

The holidays. They are a time for coming together and giving thanks for all the blessings we have. They are a time for us to gather with family and friends and share in the many traditions that accompany this magical time of year. But what happens when the point of it all gets lost in the stress and the chaos that often comes before the celebrations? When we lose ourselves and the meaning of the holidays because of this impossible expectation for everything to be perfect? As military spouses, the holidays often mean either going back home to spend time…

Conversations, Self Care, Self-love

Why Setting Boundaries Is So Important

Sep 27, 2022

As a young girl, I spent many Saturdays going to Philly with my mom. We didn’t do the typical sightseeing or visit the many museums that this amazing city had to offer. Instead, we visited my grandmother, who, by the time I was school-aged, was a widow living in an assisted living apartment complex on the outskirts of the northeast quadrant of town. We’d go into the apartment and no sooner as I had turned on the television did my mom and her mom get to arguing. My mom would ask why the apartment was as junky as it was…

Military Child Teen Life

It’s Time For a New School Year

Aug 16, 2022

When I think about having to start over again at a new school, I’m reminded of Riley from Inside Out. This movie is a must-see for everyone, especially military families. It tells the story of a young girl whose parents up and move from her beloved Minnesota to strange San Francisco all from the perspective of five main emotions- Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust. Joy does everything she can to keep Riley happy all the time, and while trying to deal with the move, she banishes Sadness, and herself, from Riley's consciousness leaving Anger, Fear, and Disgust in control…

Milspouse Conversations, Self-love

All About Little, Old Me

Aug 08, 2022

Short, little, petite, itty-bitty, small, pint-sized, sprite, tiny. My mom promised me I’d be at least 5’4. Surely, she believed, I’d be a good mix of both her and my father and end up right in the middle. Besides, her brother was tall, and her mother-in-law was tall. So, there was no doubt, that some of those genes would rub off on me, right? Wrong. As a kid, I was an average size, the average being that everyone else around me was the same size I was. In fact, there were maybe two girls in my classes in grade school…

Military Spouse Life

So You Are Brand New to the Military? Now What???

Jun 30, 2022

So you are new to the military. You’ve just said “I do” and now you are off to some new place you’ve probably never heard of or maybe have never been to before. Now what? Or perhaps you are like me and have a spouse who joined well into adulthood. You’ve had your life, gone to school, had some kiddos, and even had a job or two. How are you going to adjust to now having most big decisions made by a giant third party? How will you fit in? First, storytime. My husband joined the Army when we were both in our mid-20s. We…

Military Spouse Life

How You Can Nurture Your Military Spouse Relationships

Jun 07, 2022

Military life can be hard and requires a lot of sacrifices. Military life forces you to be independent. To be able to handle many of life’s curveballs without the typical support system that many of our non-military affiliated peers enjoy. Having a support system is absolutely life and marriage-saving, especially when there’s a third party calling the shots, instead of you and your spouse. This unique kind of isolation has the potential to lead to desolation which is why it is so important to put people around you who both understand this lifestyle and can support you as you navigate…

PCSing

Stuck Waiting On Orders? Here is What You Need to Do

Jun 02, 2022

When Covid hit, no one knew how bad this thing was going to be. We had no idea how long this thing was going to last. And we had no idea what was going to happen come PCS, or permanent change of station, season. What’s PCS season, you ask? Well, it’s the time of year when there is a mass exodus from various military installations, and an influx of new arrivals on another. Not to say people don’t move at various times throughout the year. They do. But this is when the bulk of it happens. Needless to say, PCS…

Author: Robin Davis