Welcome to Season 6 of the Hearts & Stripes podcast with encouragement from host, Bree Carroll.  Today we are chatting with Air Force veteran and author Patricia Q. Throughout our talk we go back to the basics of what is needed to thrive in your family and marriage relationship.  Here are our highlights from this episode: 

1. Marriage First - Make time for you to connect with your spouse.  Consider scheduling a day to yourselves during TDY or deployment reintegrations before spending time with the entire family.
2. Individual Relationships - As parents try to foster individual relationships with your kids.  Take them on one on one outings or join activities that they enjoy so you each have a special connection collectively and individually.
3. Resources - I love that we went back to basics as Patricia shared the following resources: Family Readiness, Spouse Club, Chapel, First Sergeants and fellow service families. 
4. Remember When You Were New - If you see someone new, take the first step towards them to assist. 

More About Patricia:

Patricia became a mom early in her military career and spent most of her career tackling both service and motherhood. Her husband was also a member of the United States Air Force. 

After retirement, Patricia worked as a contractor with the Air Force before deciding to professionally pursue her passion for writing. She published her first book in December 2022. She is currently working on a book of poetry and a companion book to her first book.

Website

http://www.patriciaqaiyyim.com

Social Media Handles

https://www.facebook.com/PatriciaQaiyyimAuthor/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-qaiyyim-veteran-author/

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Today’s Heart Track is by:

We Are Family 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyGY2NfYpeE

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