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Military Spouse of the Day: Mandy Farmer

Our Military Spouse of the Day today is Mandy Farmer, an Air Force spouse currently stationed in Washington, DC.  She says her best experience thus far with military life was … Continue reading

May 9, 2017 · Leave a comment

Crossing the Line: Case Managers

I still consider myself pretty new to the world of case managers, even though during any given week I usually talk to at least one. I never really understood what … Continue reading

June 13, 2016 · 1 Comment

Meet our new MSNN Admin Team

We’ve been working really hard here at MSNN lately.  With over 6,500+ military families with dependents with special needs, Miranda, Kelly, and I are so fortunate to be have knowledgeable and … Continue reading

June 1, 2016 · 3 Comments

Military Spouse of the Day: Rachel Conley

Introducing Rachel Conley, Coast Guard spouse, married to her high school sweetheart James for 10 years and currently living in Maryland.  They have three precious children.  Rachel tells us, “Our … Continue reading

May 23, 2016 · Leave a comment

Military Spouse of the Day: Brenda Mercado

Brenda Mercado is our Marine Corps Military Special Needs Network Spouse of the Day. Her Marine is stationed in the National Capital Area. They have two beautiful boys, an 8 … Continue reading

May 19, 2016 · Leave a comment

Military Spouse of the Day: Samantha Seagreaves

Introducing Samantha Seagreaves, an Army spouse, currently stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado.  Sam and her husband have been married for 10 years.  What she loves the most about being a … Continue reading

May 5, 2016 · Leave a comment

Your Special Education Responsibilities

Last week, I wrote about your rights when it comes to your child’s education, as parents have a key role in the special education process.  This week, we’re going to … Continue reading

August 14, 2014 · Leave a comment

Stabbed in the Back

Just a few weeks ago, my children and I had the opportunity to present at a press conference with Senator Patty Murray (WA).  The purpose was to publicly support and … Continue reading

December 13, 2013 · 5 Comments

A Season of Hope

We PCS’d this past summer. I’m still unpacking. Mainly the master bedroom. Pretty much everything else is done and put away, or at least shuffled into an inconspicuous spot. This … Continue reading

December 10, 2013 · 3 Comments

23andMe Under Attack

This affordable genetic testing company has recently come under attack in the media as the FDA has warned them to stop marketing the test. Their reasoning is that it could … Continue reading

December 2, 2013 · Leave a comment