The Right Way to Parent
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…
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Helping Military Kids Cope with Change
Military child

Helping Military Kids Cope with Change

Apr 17, 2023
Most kids don’t do super well with big changes, and when you’re a military family, there are a lot of changes. The truth is, most parents feel like they can barely make it through the day — even without the added responsibility of being a military spouse. I started Mighty and Bright because I’ve had to parent through some really tough stuff, including a horrible divorce and cancer treatment, and I felt like the amount of pressure to do it “right” was just too much on top of everything else. There’s no shortage of parenting help out there, but most…
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