How to Prepare to Have a Baby While Your Sailor is Deployed

How to Prepare to Have a Baby While Your Sailor is Deployed

There are many difficult things about being a military spouse. Giving birth or managing postpartum time while the boat is out to sea, can be a very difficult and stressful time. We had just confirmed my fourth pregnancy when my spouse said “I don’t think I will be here for the birth." While he was [...]

Shades of Green Resort & Best Tips For Disney World

Shades of Green Resort & Best Tips For Disney World

My daughter was turning six and has experienced three deployments over the course of her little life. We recently wanted to share the Disney Magic with her before the chaos of another PCS. I have always heard that Shades of Green was great but I didn’t realize how nice and convenient the resort would be! [...]

Q&A: How To Support Your Military Child Through Difficult Times

Q&A: How To Support Your Military Child Through Difficult Times

In honor of April as the Month of the Military Child, we wanted to share some resources for military families and children from healthcare professionals. The life of a military-connected child is one of constant change. In addition to the typical stressors of being a kid, a military child faces a unique set of challenges, [...]

Voluntary Pre-K & School Choice Options in Florida

Voluntary Pre-K & School Choice Options in Florida

Many people stationed at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay live in Florida, just over the Georgia-Florida border. If you have kids and live in Florida, here is some useful information regarding Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) and the Florida Department of Education’s School Choice options. Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Florida offers free voluntary pre-kindergarten to state residents. We moved [...]

The Submerged Life Holiday Gift Guide 2022

The Submerged Life Holiday Gift Guide 2022

The holidays are just around the corner! We have compiled a list of nearly 30 gift ideas for submariners, submarine spouses and children who would love some submarine swag to celebrate. This list could also help with a promotion ceremony, end of tour, hail and farewell, birthday, Mother's or Father's Day, and other special occasions. [...]

Military & Non-Military Domestic Violence & Family Support Services

Military & Non-Military Domestic Violence & Family Support Services

Given recent news, our hearts are heavy for our military communities in Hawaii and Connecticut. As we've shared resources in the past, we wanted to provide specific support services for domestic violence and families. Both military and non-military. We hope if you ever find yourself in an unsafe situation, you feel comforable reaching out and [...]