Veterans Day

“Tuesday Tucks Me In” Awarded Best Amazon KidLit

November 10, 2014 by Amy Jussel Leave a Comment

Nov. 11, 2019 Update: This Veteran's Day I found a resource list called "Operation We Are Here" with kidlit books, educational explainers and resources specifically supporting military families and … [Read more...]

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War Games Blitz the Homefront: Halo 4, Call of Duty Livestream

November 12, 2012 by Amy Jussel 2 Comments

Nov. 12, 2012 There’s irony noting many who’ve never served in the armed forces are in a firestorm of shoot ‘em ups with newly hyped titles lobbed into the media mix like grenades bombarding the … [Read more...]

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It’s Veteran’s Day: If I Have To Tell You One More Time…

November 11, 2011 by Amy Jussel 8 Comments

Nov. 11, 2011 As schools let out for the Friday Veteran’s Day holiday, I double-dog dare you to ask each child why they get the day off and submit the answers here for a positive parenting … [Read more...]

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Veteran’s Day Snapshot: Kids Speak About Military Family Life

November 11, 2010 by Amy Jussel 3 Comments

Nov 11, 2010 As a global citizen coming from a lifelong military family background, Veteran’s Day is a touchy topic with me, as I’ve written before, “it’s not about mattress sales” and it’s not … [Read more...]

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Memorial Day Salute: Reverence, Reflection, Resources

May 28, 2010 by Amy Jussel 9 Comments

May 27, 2016 Update Poignant new documentary trailer/film fundraiser about the impact of war on military families, called "Weight of Honor" which is a solemn reminder of sacrifices made, lives changed … [Read more...]

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MyVetwork: Connecting The Digital Dots For Veterans Globally

November 11, 2009 by Amy Jussel 9 Comments

Nov. 11, 2009 With the outpouring of sadness regarding Fort Hood, the scary statistics surfacing on PTSD and women soliders under 'friendly fire' from missles of a different kind, and … [Read more...]

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Women and the Military: MyVetwork Launches Today!

November 11, 2008 by Amy Jussel 22 Comments

Anyone who has been involved with the military community recognizes ‘active duty’ soldiers are only the most visible folks who serve... Kids, military moms and sisters of all sorts are … [Read more...]

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Virtual Healing: War Torn Teens Face Reality Post-Iraq Duty

May 26, 2008 by Amy Jussel 16 Comments

Nov. 11, 2019 Veterans Day Update: More new data on PTSD virtual healing with what's called V-RET, virtual reality exposure therapy and some new VA data on accessibility issues in gaming that help … [Read more...]

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Should Veterans Day Be For Veterans Only?

November 11, 2007 by Amy Jussel 19 Comments

Nov. 11, 2019 Update It's important to "teach your children well," beyond the "Veterans Day is NOT Veterinarians Day" basics as this handy "get to know us" explainer on service, sacrifice, and … [Read more...]

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