What Schools Can Do to Help Military Brats
Military teens face a number of problems that can be aided by the education of other people around them. Parents, friends, teachers, and...
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Moira J.
Jun 1, 2022
A Study on Diffusion
If you drop a bowl of cereal, Fling its contents out, Some of the Cheerios will be flung so far They get lost in the corners. Other...
Lorelei H.
May 30, 2022
10 Ways to Alleviate Stress During Deployments
When you’re a military kid, having your family member deployed can be heartbreaking. Not being able to see them as often and not hearing...
Genevieve O.
May 25, 2022
One More Goodbye: To My Military Pet
I happen to be a die-hard rom-com fan. Witty banter and dramatic third-act fights are the soundtrack to my Saturday nights, fireside glow...
Genevieve O.
May 18, 2022
My Experience with Applying to College
Long time no talk, Bloomers. During my absence, Britney was freed, Squid Games captivated the world, Taylor Swift turned the internet...
Annie C.
May 16, 2022
From Australia to an American Base
This is my story of the hard time I have had as a military brat. My name is Annie and I am Australian. I was born and raised in...
Katie A.
May 11, 2022
8 Months of Grieving
It has been about 8 months since I moved to Korea, but it still feels like I just got here. I’m trying not to feel so upset about leaving...
Elisabeth H.
May 9, 2022
Adventuring and Experiencing: Finding my First Forever Home
Up to this point, a lot of my military life has been centered around unique experiences, most of which are due to constant moving. I have...
Avery Turner
Apr 4, 2022
The "New-Home"-Schoolers
For me, one of the most stressful parts of moving is the first day at a new school. New people, new buildings, new classes, new teachers...
Nate M.
Mar 30, 2022
How to Deal with Tough Moves
Moving is one of my favorite parts of the military lifestyle, and I have been able to live in some amazing places. However, not all moves...
Jemma B.
Mar 29, 2022
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Mar 28, 2022
MilTeen Spotlight: Cultural Connector, Miranda S.
This week's MilTeen Spotlight is Miranda S., a 12th grader stationed at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, where her father works for the...
Emma M.
Mar 23, 2022
Dewdrop: A Poem On Loss
Loss is an essential part of the military kid experience. While loss and grief are part of the human experience in general, the kind of...
Elisabeth H.
Mar 21, 2022
6 Things You Should Know About My Military Brat Life
Photo 1: The ant sits on my family's front porch - a soldier proudly holding the flag. Photo 2: The second photo shows the scene out the...
Anna V.
Mar 14, 2022
PI: Alluding to the Military Brat Life
So one of the coolest things about March is the 14th... why? Because it's PI Day! For those of you out there who are math nerds, the 14th...
Bloom Team
Mar 7, 2022
MilTeens on the Ukraine Crisis
Almost two weeks ago, Russia invaded Ukraine. Since then, war has broken out, with citizens fighting in the streets, anti-war protestors...
Taryn F.
Mar 2, 2022
The Choice
Sometimes the life of a military teen reads like one of those Choose Your Own Adventure books. You arrive at your parent’s next...
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Feb 28, 2022
MilTeen Spotlight: Advocate Extraordinaire Brianna C.
This week's MilTeen Spotlight is Brianna C., a 12th grade Air Force brat currently located in Bossier City, Louisiana! Read on to find...
Cecelia T.
Feb 9, 2022
World Travels: Vacation In Vietnam
My family and I went on a holiday vacation to Vietnam in December 2019. Fortunately, the trip happened just a few months before COVID-19...
Avery Turner
Feb 7, 2022
My Five Senses of Moving
Remember learning about the five senses in kindergarten? If not, then let this serve as a brief reminder that they are the different ways...
Katie A.
Feb 2, 2022
Family Separation
Ever since I was little, being unable to see my extended family has always been a struggle. Of course, it was easier when we were in the...
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