Uncategorized – Canadian Army Wife

Leaving the nest part 2

I wrote this post while on a flight from Ottawa to Winnipeg, choking back tears. Our youngest child has left home for post-secondary education in Ontario. Our oldest one has started the fourth and final year of university, also in Ontario. They have each taken a piece of my heart with them. Although I amContinue reading “Leaving the nest part 2”

Happy 2018

The last three months of 2017 were fortunately rather quiet but there are a few events to highlight. In October, a new family member joined us, Rebel. He’s a Rhodesian Ridgeback/Lab cross (we think). Our son came from Ottawa to visit us on his reading week in October then again over the Christmas holidays. OurContinue reading “Happy 2018”

Tips for healthy eating while moving house

Very soon, it will be time for many military families to move house. For some families, it will be a door-to-door move with maybe only a few nights in a hotel. However, families doing a cross-country or overseas move, might spend a few weeks in hotels and eating in restaurants. For the first few days,Continue reading “Tips for healthy eating while moving house”

Let’s talk

January 25th has been designated “Let’s talk” day, a day to raise awareness about mental health and the stigma surrounding it. This morning on Facebook I read the posts of some military spouses who are dealing with mental health issues. I commend them for talking about it. Mental and emotional stress can take their tollContinue reading “Let’s talk”

Research Study: Strengths in Military Families

Military Families Wanted! I’m a big supporter of scientific research so when I received this request from the Social Research Development Team at the University of Calgary, I just had to post it. Strengths in Military Families Study Information What is the Purpose of the Study? The purpose of this study is to explore theContinue reading “Research Study: Strengths in Military Families”