Military Child, That's Me

11/11/2024

From the bottom of our hearts to yours, we greatly appreciate the service of our Veterans. You will always have our support, just as we have yours. A very happy Veterans Day to you!
Here's a link to the music we marched to last week as we celebrated our Veterans early. Enjoy and have a marching band at home!
https://youtu.be/QKyazB6YwY0?si=yX9OjE3s2wyrQLlT
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

04/02/2024

The Month of the Military Child is Here! It's time to focus on the kids and the families that are close to our nation's protectors. Come along. Help celebrate, learn and understand more about the life of a Military Child.

01/07/2024

I got my first copies and opened them up today! More info coming soon! My collection is geared toward early childhood through about age 10.
1. Teacher's Guide for Celebrating the Month of the Military Child
2. Children's book: Yes! I am a Military Child
3. Music available on most streaming networks
4. Shirts available on Etsy (bulk orders, too!)
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Laura+Jo+Ackerman&crid=18T5O62FX13YN&sprefix=laura+jo+ackerman%2Caps%2C107&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

https://www.etsy.com/shop/militarychildthatsme/?etsrc=sdt

11/17/2023

From Yellow Ribbon Network of Morrison County

Do know a veteran who served in harm’s way to protect & defend our lives & freedoms?

We’d love to honor them by giving them a “Quilted Hug of Gratitude.”

Veteran must live in Morrison County, Minnesota.

Please, fill out this nomination form and send to [email protected]

11/17/2023

11/16/2023

January 5-6, 2024

We are having another overnight at SEA LIFE!

Priority will be given to those currently serving in the MN National Guard.

11/13/2023

11/12/2023

It's a perfect trifecta
1. Meeting Steve Burns
2. Getting my 2nd book out on Amazon
C. This memory of meeting Eric Litwin
I think I'm good for a while!
Thanks for being a part of the journey and cheering me on. I have more work to do b4 it's truly complete... just keep swimming! がんばって!

11/09/2023

Can you help me again, Please?
Please Go To my Military Child, That's Me page and LIKE it. I think it doesn't get much attention and is an easy target for scammers. Thank you! Thank you!

I just experienced a scary situation. 'Facebook' alerted me that this page violated its rules and guidelines. I was unable to submit my appeal after writing it. BEWARE! I am upset to learn that this is a way for someone to access my page. This is the WORST time to do this as I'm working so hard to get my book, CD, and teacher's guide out!

10/28/2023

We’ve all heard the term “military brat” before. It pertains to those children who grew up in military families. “Brats” wear the name like a badge of honor, often because of the moves, stressors and cultural experiences that make them more resilient than their civilian counterparts. When ...