Parenting in Uniform

Send a text Julie Ryan is a businesswoman, an inventor, author, podcaster, and a serial entrepreneur. Her surgical device inventions are sold globally and she has founded nine companies in five different industries. Julie’s 'Angel Messages®' books are picture books that have angels answering kids’ tough questions. You can find her books on Amazon: Angel Messages for Truth: The Two-Minute...

Send a text I had the honor of speaking at the Governor’s Mansion for the Garden Club of Columbia’s Memorial Day observance. Here’s my message in honor of 1LT Laura Walker, and Sergeants Robert Davis, Daniel Brewer, Chad Carletti, Cal Foster, and Leslie Andrews. You will always be remembered! Check out the Parenting in Uniform Facebook page Follow on Twitter:  @MomInUniform Email:  ParentingInUnif...

Send a text Brad Baldridge is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™, College Funding Consultant, and chief podcaster at Taming the High Cost of College . You can verify his background and experience at FINRA’s BrokerCheck . Brad  helps families plan and save for college by providing expert guidance, customize planning services, and insights on the latest tax, cash flow, and academic strategies. Contact...

Send a text Check out the Parenting in Uniform Facebook page Follow on Twitter:  @MomInUniform Email:  ParentingInUniform@gmail.com   Editing, voiceover, music, and show notes by audiblelemonade.com .

Send a text Dominique, US Army Captain and Attorney,  and Juanita Sepulveda, USMC veteran and entrepreneur,  share their own personal experiences on preparing to take part in the Ms. Veteran America competition, where grace, poise, beauty, and service are the ingredients for all the women involved. Proceeds from this event provide housing for homeless female veterans and children.   First up, I sh...

Send a text Christie Lado, of the Vida with Christie podcast and blog, provides a passionate discussion about raising empowered children and breaking intergenerational cycles. As a Peruvian-Canadian, she dives into raising kids while living in different cultures.  Find out more about Christie or listen to her podcast anywhere podcasts are found. Check out the Parenting in Uniform Facebook page Fol...

Send a text John Spencer is an award-winning scholar, professor, author, combat veteran, and internationally recognized expert and advisor on urban warfare and other military related topics. Considered the world’s leading expert on urban warfare, he served as an advisor to the top four-star general and other senior leaders in the U.S. Army as part of strategic research groups from the Pentagon to...

Send a text Marie Fiebach of Feed Your Family Tonight, helps busy families plan and execute weeknight dinners, even when life is crazy. She shares some great tips on how to prepare meals despite being short on time or patience. Follow Marie for more helpful info: Facebook Instagram https://feedyourfamilytonight.com/ Resources/Recipes Mentioned: Free Weekly Meal Planning Sheet Cheeseburger Baked Po...

Send a text As service members we’re fortunate to have great healthcare coverage, TRICARE, but it can be complicated to understand.  John Letaw learned to unravel TRICARE living as a retiree overseas and wrote a book, TRICARE Around the World , that explains everything you could ever need to know about making the most of your benefits like the various coverage plans, making claims, and more. We di...

Send a text U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Kelly Bell is a powerful advocate for military women, in particular for pregnant and postpartum mothers in uniform. We discuss the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) signed into law by President Biden on December 27, 2021, and dive into the details of this law as a major win for all military families.      President Biden's Signed NDAA including...

Send a text Laura Stack of Johnny's Ambassadors , talks to us about the dangers of today's marijuana.  Johnny’s Ambassadors mission is to educate parents and teens about the dangers of today’s high-THC marijuana on the developing adolescent mind and get them to #StopDabbing.  Bottom line: marijuana is not the safe or natural drug we're used to hearing it is from our high school days...

Send a text Dominique, an Army attorney, or judge advocate, discusses all things legal. From how to seek free legal assistance and advice to the various roles and responsibilities of a judge advocate. CORRECTION: TDS assist with Article 15s, not legal assistance. Check out the Parenting in Uniform Facebook page Follow on Twitter:  @MomInUniform Email:  ParentingInUniform@gmail.com   Editing, voice...

Send a text From free Space-A flights around the world to retiring overseas, Stephanie walks us through the many perks and opportunities military and retired military have to see the world. She tells us how to take our families along on adventures you may not have thought was affordable - not deployments, but actual fun tourist vacation travel! We recorded this episode last spring during high trav...

Send a text Athena Thriving II :  A Unit Guide to Leading Pregnant and Postpartum Soldiers Check out the Parenting in Uniform Facebook page Follow on Twitter:  @MomInUniform Email:  ParentingInUniform@gmail.com   Editing, voiceover, and music by audiblelemonade.com .

Send a text Abby Theuring is The Badass Breastfeeder blogger and a host of the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast. She helps bust myths so that moms can reach their breastfeeding goals without all the of the confusion. We discuss safe bedsharing practices, and so much more!  Listen more to Abby: Badass Breastfeeding Podcast Contact Abby: Badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com Dr. James McKenna article: Th...

Send a text Command Sergeant Major Natasha Santiago walks us through how and when to use the open door policy.  By regulation, every unit commander has an open door policy to allow subordinates an opportunity to speak directly with their commander.  This is ideal when a military service member is not able to resolve an issue with the assistance of their immediate supervisors. But we’re often disco...

Send a text 1LT Silver Beaty, mother of 3 in the Montana Army National Guard, speaks about her experiences from single motherhood to dual military, her work with the Army Mom Life Facebook page, deployments, and her efforts to stand up the Women’s Inclusion Committee (WIC) as a state-level counterpart to the DoD Women’s Initiative Team (WIT). Connect with Silver on Twitter @MostSeniorElTee.   Chec...

Send a text Lt Col Jessica Ruttenber discusses parental equality and the need for the military to catch up with the private sector when it comes to allowing parents, both parents, more time at home to bond  after birth, adoption, or foster placement. Under current military regulations, women after birth are allowed up to six weeks of maternity convalescent leave, and a household’s primary caregive...

Send a text Is your unit failing to provide a lactation space?  Are you afraid to ask because you don't think there's room?  Bring your chain of command the solution!  Mamava  is the creator of freestanding lactation pods.  Suzie explains how Mamava pods provide breastfeeding parents with a private, clean, and comfortable space to pump or nurse—at work and on the go. The pods can even be...

Send a text Former Marine, Brandon Childers, uses principles of psychology to provide understandable resource-management education and improve financial literacy. Check out his app that uses a cognitive-behavioral approach to improve money management.  Learn how the same principles used to addict us to slot machines and social media can be used to improve our own spending habits for a brighter fin...

Send a text Dr. Jasmine Sandoval, aka Dr. Jazz, enlisted in the Army and was married by the age of 19. She now has two teenagers and earned a doctorate degree. She discusses balancing  getting out of the military, raising kids, completing her education, pursuing a career, all while her active duty husband was deployed overseas and through multiple moves. ComfortKillsMedia.com YouTube Podcast: Comf...

Send a text Rachael is a General and Special Education teacher who specializes in toddlers through early childhood. She’s also a mom to two boys. Explore Kid Talk is a parent’s resource for children. This includes activities, crafts, development and day to day with children. She helps you get that much deserved minute of peace. Help your toddler and kids learn while building memories at the same t...

Send a text SGT Austin Clark has figured out how to maximize his wealth with well planned investments and property purchases. He may be a young E5 but his strategy is wise, doable, and successful. Follow his YouTube channel for entertaining practical tips and advice on how invest your military pay. Check out the Parenting in Uniform Facebook page Follow on Twitter @MomInUniform Email: ParentingInU...

Send a text Kim Armstrong helps people improve their strength & conditioning to reach their lifestyle and career goals.  We discuss ways to train everyday with minimal equipment and while doing the activities you enjoy. Whether you are a Soldier preparing for the Army Combat Fitness Test, a busy parent or frequent traveler who wants to improve your strength for a more active lifestyle, Kim can...

Send a text SFC Myesha Boston is a breastfeeding mother who has pumped for two children while on active duty and also routinely donates breast milk. She provides guidance for how to set up a unit lactation room, tips on maximizing milk output by adjusting breast pumps parts and settings, the use of herbal supplements to increase supply, the importance of relaxation for a quicker and more productiv...