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- What makes a good military father? Search online and you will find all these airy notions for fatherhood: Be open-minded. Accept that children aren’t exactly like you. Know that it ends too quickly.
- A long time ago, in a mortar platoon far, far away.
- I knew it was inevitable -- deployment would happen again in my spouse’s career. I also knew it would happen as our family grew. Even though we know it’s inevitable, for me it didn’t really sink in…, How to Survive Deployment With a Toddler, Allow one day to just be. , Give yourself one day a month to be angry, sad, etc. I mean it. This should be the day you consume an entire chocolate bar with no regret. This is the day you better have depuff eye gel waiting for…, Create understandable mile markers for your child. , I’m not a fan of counting down dates. My 4-year-old is very inquisitive, though, and gets confused when Daddy is coming and going. We came up with a solution: every Friday he gets a new movie and…, Stock up before your spouse leaves. , Trust me on this one. Budget like a crazy fool and try your best to stock up on the big items you’ll need while they’re away. There’s nothing worse than trying to tote around children while picking…, Shop smartly. , When you do take your kiddos to the store, ensure 1) They have full bellies. 2) You park near a shopping cart (or “buggy” if you’re living in the south) return. It always stinks when you feel like a…, Create solo traditions., Every month I have a slumber party with my 4-year-old. He gets to stay up late (I’m talking 9 p.m.), eat food in bed, and the dinner menu is his choice. We also plan a Welcome Home theme party every…, Make missed holidays double the fun. , Your spouse is bound to miss an important holiday at some point (Christmas, birthday, etc.). Spin this into a positive for your children. You could potentially have a mini celebration while Daddy/…, Keep your routines. , This one is so tricky. I know it might seem easier to become a little more relaxed when your spouse is gone, but in general, for your sanity I highly recommend you keep your routine. Kids are usually…, Use help. , Asking for and receiving help isn’t bad. If someone wants to bring you dinner, let them serve you. If you have a dentist appointment, ask friends to help so you don’t have to worry about getting your…, Don’t over-commit., I’m a “yes” kind of lady. You know the type. Someone just had a baby? Heck yes I’ll cook a full meal and deliver it. Someone was supposed to create a flyer for a recent event and dropped the ball?…, Get connected., Look for mom/dad groups in the area, join a church, find support networks on social media or whatever you have to do to find a group of people to call your own. There are so many people looking for…, Set goals with your children., I tend to do things like “While Daddy is away I think we should make up a dance and work on it every night. Then when he gets back we can have a performance night for Daddy.” We use the months…
- The president-elect has promised a steady hand as commander in chief, but the budget could be squeezed.
- The president-elect never served in the military, but he has experienced the worry and stress that military families suffer.
- Heart-rate zones can help you determine whether you are training in the aerobic or anaerobic zone.
- Impossible questions are an inevitable part of the interview process. Handle them with this sweet little interview trick.
- Nothing like writing a resume during military transition to trigger your anxiety, stress and latent perfectionism. No wonder you aren't finishing your resume. If you are trying to finish that thing…
- Tactical fitness-related goals require a fitness test to get accepted into a program, then you must endure a selection program to join the ranks of the military, special ops, police or firefighters.…, 1. What Is Your Athletic/Activity History?, Did you play sports in high school or college? Did you work a manual labor job during the summers or after school? The answers to these questions tell a tactical fitness professional whether you have…, 2. Are You a Strength or Endurance Athlete? , Your athletic history also will determine whether you were more of a strength or endurance athlete. Did you do sports that required heavy weights, sprinting and power, or were you more endurance…, 3. What Was Your Previous Year of Training Like?, What have you been doing recently? Have you been training hard? If so, how? Running long distances? Lifting heavy weights? Mix of calisthenics and weights? Or have you done no physical activity and…, 4. What Is Your Current Height and Weight?, You may have to lose significant weight to get into your branch of service or training program just so you can run or do more pull-ups. You may be small and need to add muscle mass. You may be huge…, 5. What Are Your Strengths and Weaknesses?, Tough selection training programs will reveal your weaknesses within the first few days. Typically, we all have a weakness involving one or more elements of fitness (strength, power, speed, agility,…, 6. What Are The Specifics to Get to Your Goal?, What is the fitness test in which you are competing against others to get the opportunity to get to the selection program? You have to ace the fitness test first to get to your goal challenge. Your…, 7. What Are the Specifics to Get Through Your Goal?, Then you have to get through the training. This will require making your body stronger to endure the heavy events and faster for the long events. Practice many of the specific challenges that you…, 8. What About Your Running Progression?, Most training programs require running. Lots of it. You typically will run more in the selection phase than you ever will as an active-duty operator. But that is the hurdle you have to endure. Some…, 9. How Important are Swimming Skills?, You do not have to be a world-class swimmer to become a member of a special-ops unit. But you do need to be good in the water, efficient enough and competent even when the day turns to night and the…, 10. What About Rucking Ability?, You might be a great runner, but can you put on 50 or more pounds and go for miles? More than 20 miles? Rucking marches in the military are usually marathon-length events that require smart…, Want to Learn More About Military Life?, Whether you're thinking of joining the military, looking for fitness and basic training tips, or keeping up with military life and benefits, Military.com has you covered. Subscribe to Military.com to…
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