Monthly Archives: July 2016

Honeymoon Phase and Perspective

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Commander in Chief At home

When our family arrived in Beijing, 2 weeks ago, and drove to our new home, it felt mostly familiar and only a little new. That feeling continued when we walked over to the shopping center for dinner that evening. After … Continue reading →

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Culture Shock- Revisited

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Commander in Chief At home

People typically go through four clear steps of cultural adjustment when relocating to a new country. The first step is known as the Honeymoon Phase and can be described as: —Initial Delight and Exhilaration A new arrival can expect to … Continue reading →

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Season 2 Premiere: Born This Way– Don’t Miss It **Target Card Giveaway

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Commander in Chief At home

I’ve met some inspirational people over the years. As an autism parent, I’ve seen friends and family members with disabilities overcome great obstacles, and now, A&E Television has a show about men and women triumphing in life, despite the fact … Continue reading →

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4 Tips to Stay Connected Through Deployment

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Commander in Chief At home

Guest Post and Photos From United Through Reading At United Through Reading, we work with military families who are doing their best to tough their way through deployments, annual training periods, or mobilizations — whatever pulls their service members away … Continue reading →