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As a military parent, one of your most important jobs is to raise children and teens who are prepared to cope in healthy ways with changing circumstances such as deployments, moves and new schools. Children and teens may also need guidance with unexpected lenges, such a service member's injury or disruptions to education and extracurricular activities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Military OneSource is available to help you parent at every stage and in every situation.
Military OneSource offers information about making moves easier for your children, helping you support your child at school, talking to your teens about important topics, managing stress, promoting healthy lifestyle practices and more. Here are a few ways Military OneSource can help you raise strong, resilient children.
PARENTING INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
The Defense Department is committed to supporting service members and families through an extensive network of programs and services both online and in person, on installation and in the community. Learn more from the following articles:
* Top Military OneSources Parenting Resources: www.militaryonesource.mil/parenting/family-life/top-military-onesource-parenting-resources/
* 20 Ways to Step Up Your Parenting Skills: www.militaryonesource.mil/parenting/children-youth-teens/responsible-military-parenting-tips
* Thrive Helps Military Parents and Children: www.militaryonesource.mil/parenting/children-youth-teens/thrive-online-program-for-military-parents
* Military Family Readiness System: www.militaryonesource.mil/parenting/family-life/military-family-readiness-system
* Deployment Resources for Families: www.militaryonesource.mil/deployment/pre-deployment/deployment-resources-for-families
MAKING MOVES EASIER FOR CHILDREN
Moving is part of military life, and it can be tough on children and teens. Military OneSource provides you with tips that can make your next move a smooth one. Plan ahead as much as possible. The more you talk about your new home ahead of time, the easier the relocation will be for your children and you. Learn more in the following articles, benefits and resources:
* Making the Move Easier for Military Children: www.militaryonesource.mil/moving-pcs/plan-to-move/making-the-move-easier-for-military-kids
* How School Liaisons Help Students Realize Education Goals and More: www.militaryonesource.mil/benefits/school-liaison-program/
* Preparing for Your Move fact sheet: www.militaryonesource.mil/products/efmp-preparing-for-your-move-fact-sheet-923
* Ways to Help Your Children Cope With Moving: www.militaryonesource.mil/moving-pcs/plan-to-move/making-the-move-easier-for-military-kids
SCHOOL SUPPORT FOR YOUR CHILD
Giving your children a head start in their education and helping them safely navigate through the sometimes-tricky school terrain is a top parenting priority. Military OneSource offers parenting resources to help your children thrive at school. We can help you support your child by providing guidance on...