Thrive When Your Child Leaves for Boot Camp

One of the hardest things to experience as a Mom (and you Dads too) is to have your child leave the house when they are young adults. I’ve experienced it myself twice so far when my oldest son left for Navy boot camp and my middle son left for Air Force basic training. I’ve written about the difficulty of saying goodbye to them here , here and here (I’m totally not obsessed, I promise lol) but I think I have some tips for how to not just survive when your child leaves for boot camp but to thrive.

A Momma’s Goodbye ~ Air Force Version

The morning sun glinted through the window shades announcing a new day. This was no ordinary day, however. This was the day I was to say goodbye to my middle son, as he was leaving for Air Force boot camp.

Military Life, Kids and ParentingTiffany PicotteAugust 27, 2017Air Force Mom, Air Force, Military Mom, kids leaving homeComment

A Letter to Moms (and Dads) About to Say Goodbye to Your Baby

Parents have been saying goodbye to their babies for as far back as history goes. I only find my advice helpful because I’m feeling all the feels right now.

A Momma's Goodbye

I knew the agony of feeling your heart rip through your chest and the burn of tears at the most inopportune times. I thought I was a pro. I was wrong.