Military Kids
CategoryUnderstanding deployment: books for military children
There are many ways to help children deal with the stress they may be feeling due to the deployment of a parent. Suggestions such as keeping a journ..
Moving in the Military From a Kid’s Point of View
Do you enjoy moving? Some people might say no, but I love it!! Since I am a military child, I get the opportunity to live many different places, som..
Don’t break the bank: Financial resources for college-bound military kids
Spring is the time of year high school seniors anticipate college acceptance letters and parents discuss how to pay the hefty tuition bill. Accordin..
Military kids need support programs: an Operation Purple Camp testament
I was born into the military. My dad is a West Point graduate, and for most of my childhood I was the only one in my class who had immediate family ..
Helping military kids transition: the role schools and educators play
Every military family knows that moving is just a fact of life. My own family has moved more times than I care to count and my children, who are now..
The Best Thing About Being a Military Kid!
What’s the best thing about being a military kid? Some might say seeing new places, some might say making new friends, and some might even say learn..
April is the Month of the Military Child – Let’s Celebrate!
In 1986, when Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger designated each April as “The Month of the Military Child,” could he have imagined how relev..
Military families: did you know you can take a free college or language course online?
Military families face tough decisions when selecting a higher education program. Location, scholarships, standardized tests, getting accepted, and ..
Tips for using the Post-9/11 GI Bill: get ready for some paperwork!
One of the key factors to pursing your educational goals is to decide how you will pay for your education. Military spouses have several opportuniti..
Operation Purple camp for military kids: apply now!
Ten years ago, the National Military Family Association heard the same thing over and over from military parents: “How can we help our kids deal wit..