Our Army Family: Spring 2016

Whether married or single, parent, partner, cousin or child of a soldier, we want you to tell us all about your Army family. Follow our hashtag #OurArmyFamily on Twitter and Instagram for more stories… ...

Relationship resilience

MODERN life places myriad stresses and strains on partnerships, which are often compounded by the military – not least separation, uncertainty, frequent moves and, increasingly for many, weekend commuting. How...

A Word From: Flying the flag for Army families

IN EARLY November, I was proud to take the reins of the Army Families Federation (AFF) as its new CEO, just a few weeks before the government’s Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) was released. It was ...

Finding middle ground

While there are a host of resources available to couples wanting to keep their relationship on the right tracks, it is an unfortunate fact of life that some partnerships will not stand the test of time. When de...

Sign up for SSAFA’s short breaks

FORCES children with additional needs will be able to enjoy special short breaks with their families this year thanks to a Service charity. SSAFA’s Short Breaks Scheme allows young people with an additional ...

Exciting new year for Little Troopers

CHILDREN of serving parents can join in a number of exciting activities throughout 2016 thanks to Forces' charity Little Troopers During February, the charity is asking its supporters to arrange a fundraisin...

Pathway to transition

From housing and education to allowances and welfare, the military provides a raft of day-to-day assistance to Service families. But what happens when your soldier decides to hang up their uniform? Army&You...

#OurArmyFamily: Meet the Nugents

Whether married or single, parent, partner, cousin or child of a soldier, we want you to tell us all about your Army family. Follow our hashtag #ourarmyfamily on Twitter and Instagram for more stories… J...

How do I get out of the door on time?

FOR many families the morning rush hour is the most stressful part of the day. Everyone is trying to get ready, the clock is ticking, and it can feel as though the children are doing everything they can to make...

Why do I need a business plan?

WRITING a plan can seem daunting and can take time, but a well-thought-out business strategy will give you direction and make sure you have covered everything before you start trading,  writes Lianne Bradbury f...