Bethaney Phillips

We sent one child to kindergarten and retained the other, so our kids are in back-to-back grades even though they're two years apart. Here's why.

From getting your things in order to prioritizing one-on-one time, here's how to make the most of your pre-deployment moments.

I have two kids, and when they're grumpy, I stick to the basics. Protein-filled snacks, a nap or bath, or playing outside gets them in a better mood.

Deployment is tough on a family. It's hard on the one who leaves and hard on the ones left behind. Here's how to tackle your first one.

Before your next move, there are plenty of obvious things to set up: housing, utilities, packers/movers, kids' schools and more. But then there are things that are far less obvious.

One of the most common issues as a military spouse is one's career. Frequent moves make it difficult, if not impossible, to gain seniority in a company, let alone build camaraderie with coworkers or bosses. Other employers may even (illegally) avoid hiring milspos because they know they are only in a town for a certain amount of time.

Learning how to weather the storms of post-traumatic stress can be challenging. Here are some great tips to help.

I'm a mom of two and I love my minivan even though my friends say it's dorky. The gas mileage is great and it fits everything my kids need.

My kids never really listened when we would ground them or put them in time-out. However, we realized that docking their allowance made them improve their behavior.

Early on in our marriage, my husband and I decided to split the house chores evenly. He takes care of all the outdoor chores while I focus on the inside ones.