Canadian Military Family Magazine

10/21/2026

With April being Month of the Military Child, one question military spouse and educator Megan Egerton asks - how do we honour our military children?
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Every April, in the United States, military families and organizations celebrate the month of the Military Child. In 1986, Defence Secretary Casper Weinberger designated April as the month that should honour military children and throughout the U.S. there are celebrations and activities to highlight...

10/20/2026

Stay in the moment or take life in 20-minute intervals:
While my husband was deployed last summer, the stress in my life seemed to be high. At the magazine, we were in production, doing our taxes, and redesigning our website. At home, I was overwhelmed with parenting, keeping up with the housework, homework, and yard work.

My good friend suggested we take the day in 20-minute intervals. She was also dealing with a lot of stress. The day seemed to be much more bearable when our goal was to live through 20 minutes at a time. Not eight hours, not even three hours till lunch or till the end of the day, but only 20 minutes. It worked. Focus on one thing at a time.

10/18/2026

This cobblestone street in Kuressaare, Estonia, leading to the Bishop’s castle, is our photo of the week. Kuressaare is located on Saaremaa Island, situated in the Baltic Sea. The island is the largest island in Estonia. Estonia is located above Latvia and beside Russia.

Have a restful Sunday!

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10/17/2026

If you are looking for a scare on the spookiest night of the year, here are our top picks for shows and movies sure to make you scream! Read more:

This week’s entertainment picks features shows that will surely give you a scare. Whether you are looking for a series or movie, here are 12 shows sure to please. There seems to be two common denomnators, aside from scary: Thomas Henry, Elliot in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and Stephen King books n...

10/15/2026

Rest is essential. According to physician Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, there are seven different types of rest we need to address to avoid chronic exhaustion. Read more:

As we mark more than two years into the pandemic, burnout is becoming an issue in many workplaces and in people’s lives. So often, when our mood is low or every task starts to feel like a chore, it can be tempting to stay in bed and throw the duvet up over our heads. And …

10/14/2026

Forever a “base brat” Michele Sabad shares her experiences growing up a military kid in Camp Follower One Army Brat’s Story. As our Guest Avid Reader Michele writes about what inspired her to write her book, and the books that inspired her. Read more:

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10/13/2026

Make Time for You: Whether it's taking advantage of your MFRC's child care, booking your child/ren in with daycare, or finding another parent to work with by exchanging babysitting duties, make sure you take time for yourself. I am sure we don't need to tell you how to use your free time, but you can use it by running errands, seeing a friend, reading a book, or just getting some housework done.

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10/11/2026

Commonly known as the home of Dracula, the Bran Castle in Transylvania, Romania, sits aglow at night in our picture of the week. Although there is no evidence that this castle inspired Bram Stoker's novel Dracula, Transylvanians nonetheless have claimed it as such and marked it as a national monument and landmark.

Happy Halloween Eve!

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10/10/2026

It is Halloween Eve, and if you are looking for something to keep you or the younger ghosts and ghouls entertained, we have you covered! Warning, there are a few shows for older kids and a few autumn romances. Read more:

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With sweater weather finally here, what better way to celebrate fall and Halloween than by cozying up with your family around the sofa? So this weekend, enjoy timeless Halloween and fall TV shows and movies for a festive night that everyone can enjoy. If You Give a Mouse a Pumpkin | Prime Video Just...

10/08/2026

In recent years, more and more Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), hungry to sharpen their culinary skills, are turning toward Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute to learn about French cuisine and the art of cooking. And thanks to programs from Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), more and more Veterans are able to make their culinary dreams into a reality. Read more

A delicately assembled French pastry, an intrinsic yet delectable Coq au vin, French food has earned its spot as one of the best cuisines in the world. The ability to recreate one of these masterpieces is a work of art in its own right. And the skills to make that happen are being taught right …