Spouse/Family Support
School Norms
What happens in US schools? Your child is in school on average 8 hours per day Monday through Friday. A lot happens during this time. The information below is a highlight of what your child will experience, outside of academics. Emergency Drills ...
School Logistics
Logistics of Sending your Child to School Sending your child to public schools in the US does not come with any additional cost. Schooling is paid for through taxes that are factored into your rent payments. Children will be bussed, at no additional ...
Childcare
Childcare/Babysitters Norms Daycares operate around normal business hours (9am-5pm) in the US. Daycare hours vary, but are typically open from 6-7am to 6pm. There are no overnight daycares available in the US. If you work nightshift, you will need to ...
Car Safety
Car Laws in the US When it comes to keeping drivers and passengers safe on the roads, the US has implemented strict car laws relating to children. We want you and your family to be prepared for purchases, laws, and other nuances that come with ...
Family Size and Housing
Family Size The size of your family will impact your life in the US. The US is an individualistic country, meaning that you pay per person for almost everything. Please review the information below featuring important information about family ...
Spouse Employment
Overview: Finding employment as a spouse can be crucial for several reasons, each contributing significantly to the overall well-being and stability of a household. Let's delve into these aspects: Financial Stability:Employment for a spouse adds ...
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Body Language in the US
Communication extends beyond the words we say. Body language is an important piece of the communication puzzle. In fact, a large portion of communication is nonverbal, and each country and community has its own movements that communicate different ...
Common Idioms in the United States
An idiom is a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal interpretation of the individual words and is often used to express a particular idea or cultural reference. In the US, there are many idioms that nurses may have never heard before. ...
School for Children
School Schooling, like many other things in the US, varies from state to state, and things are not “one size fits all” when enrolling your children in school. For the most part, every state’s public school begins with kindergarten at the age of five. ...
Costs and Fees of Renting or Buying a Home/Apartment + Tips for Moving
Renting a home in the United States has several moving pieces. Because you have most likely gone through the process of moving into a new home while on deployment, you will likely be familiar with a few aspects of the home/apartment renting ...
Common US Cultural Nuances
Each culture has their own way of doing things and their own norms that may seem quite different from other cultures. Here are a few notable cultural nuances in the United States. Cultural Nuance Examples in the US Imperial system Filling up your own ...