I Can Stop Worrying About the Impact of Moving on My Kids

Family unpacking boxes in new home.

by Ginger Harrington As a mom, I’ve honed the art of worrying about my kids. Twenty-three years of parenting and seven military moves have provided ample opportunity to raise my worry-skills to expert level. I’m not saying I’m proud of this–I’m simply confessing worry was my go-to emotion for parenting through the frequent transitions of military…

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Initiate Connection in Your New Neighborhood

Colorful houses and trees on a street.

Don’t wait for the neighbors to reach out Excerpt from But Mom, I Don’t Want to Move! By Susan Miller We live in neighborhoods of isolation – with walls and fences around our yards, and garages that we open, drive into, and then shut without even getting out of the car. Our backyards, rather than…

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Explore your state or city

Family walks garden path, blooming azaleas.

Ready to do some exploring? Whether you’re new to your state, been there for a while, or planning a vacation within the U.S., check out onlyinyourstate.com/. Click on “Select a state” and choose the U.S. state that you want to explore. Major cities are also included! We went to the North Carolina page and found…

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