I Joined the Military to Escape From My Parents An airman writes for advice for dealing with his immature parents, who party late, get fired and borrow money from him.
Dad Deployed, Daughter Out of Control A mother has lost control of her 13-year-old daughter and fears she may be experimenting sexually.
Adoption? How About a Proposal First Ms. Vicki worries when a young soldier seems more excited about adopting his girlfriend's son than in marrying her.
Ms. Vicki: 5 Kids, 4 Dads in Uniform: What Am I Doing Wrong? Ms. Vicki has harsh advice for a woman who keeps getting involved -- and having kids -- with the wrong guys.
Answering the Tough Question: "Why Does My Dad Have to Go?" How do you answer that question? Telling him that his dad had to go away for schools, training, and deployments because it...
Do Fathers Need Longer Paternity Leave? Do fathers really need a dedicated period of time to be home with their newborn child? Studies say yes, but what does that...
5 Resources for Parenting in a Pandemic: Fall Edition Here we are, several months after the initial closure of schools due to COVID-19. So let's talk about the non-educational...
Military Parent: Are You Enough? I see you, must have parent. You're discouraged and tired. Yet, I see you, and here’s what I want you to know.
How Being a Solo Parent Made Me a Better Parent I write a lot about the challenges of solo parenting, but I rarely talk about the benefits.
Mom, I'm Enlisting in the Marines What if your child decides to enlist in the military instead of going to college? How would you feel?
As REAL ID Enforcement Approaches, TSA Says Military IDs Still Valid for Domestic Airline Travel Beginning May 7, the Transportation Security Administration will require that travelers who use a state form of...
Navy Loses Fighter Jet in Red Sea After It Slides Off Carrier Deck This incident marks the second Super Hornet that the Truman has lost while deployed to the Red Sea, and it is the third major...
Service Members Detained After DEA Raid at Alleged Illegal Underground Nightclub in Colorado The raid resulted in more than 100 migrants being taken into custody, and "several active-duty service members from local...
Supreme Court Justices Question Potential Financial Impact of Ruling on Combat Disability Pay Case The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on a class-action suit that challenges a rule that requires veterans to file...
Want Efficiency? Fund the VA and Cut the Proven Waste in Privatized Veterans Care Faithfully following orders from President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) office, VA Secretary...