Championing Your Military Child: How To Advocate For Their Success And Mental Health
The role of an advocate is to support, speak on behalf of, promote, protect, and champion. Children, even if they …
Category: Build a resilient military family
Category: Build a resilient military family
4 Reasons Why Military Moms Are True Superheroes
As Mother’s Day approaches, I would like to take the opportunity to shine a light on military moms. You are …
The Month Of The Military Child: Strength, Resilience, And Challenges For The Youth Of Our Service Members
“We are the children of warriors. And although it was initially a role not of our choosing, it is a …
Promoting Military Family Resilience Through Self-Care
Resilience is a word that military families hear often, so often that it may just sound like a modern buzzword …
5 Healthy Habits To Promote Mental Wellness For Military Families
It’s a new year, and that means it’s a perfect time to reflect on our habits and goals for ourselves …
Supporting Your Service Member Spouse Through Re-Deployment
The time leading up to your spouse returning from deployment is often a frenzy of varied emotions, tasks in preparation, …
Four Common Challenges That Military Kids Face … And What Parents Can Do To Help
If you grew up in a military family, you know that many of the challenges you faced were different than …
How Military Parents Miss The Warning Signs Of Mental Illness In Their Kids
“I can’t believe I didn’t see this sooner.” It’s an agonizing moment when you realize your child is possibly dealing …
Upfront Communication Can Help Ease The Fears Of Military Children
With the overabundance of media outlets today, many adults have difficulty discerning the line between reality and fantasy, so it …
For Educators: The Unique Challenge of Working with Military Kids and their Families
Mrs. Lori A. Phipps is the Military Dependent Education Specialist for Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Her Military Child Education …
