Parenting & Children

While children don’t come with instructions, military parents have the next best thing — a wealth of parenting resources, benefits and programs available through Military OneSource. Military OneSource is by your side throughout your parenting journey — to help you through the early learning years and tricky teen years as well as the unique parenting challenges that come with the military lifestyle. Military OneSource can help you find affordable, quality child care, learn about adoption and foster care, help your children excel in school and more.

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UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS

Parenting Infants and Toddlers – The Essentials

Parenting Youth and Teens – The Essentials

Child Care – The Essentials

Adoption – The Essentials

Parenting Through Deployment – The Essentials

LATEST CONTENT

Ways to Support Your Children in School

May 27, 2022, 4:09 p.m. 3 minute read 37,304 views

As the guardian of your family, you want to both protect your children and help them be their best. Helping them to learn and grow is a big way to achieve both goals.

FAQ and Resource Guide for Parents and Caregivers: Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth

May 23, 2022, 12:33 p.m. 4 minute read 7,833 views

Connect with support and resources for families impacted by problematic sexual behavior in children and youth.

How to Find Affordable, Quality and Licensed Child Care

May 16, 2022, 8:56 a.m. 9 minute read 2,204 views

Discover resources to help you secure quality, affordable child care and learn how to find out if prospective child care providers are licensed and qualified.

Making the Move Easier for Military Children

May 12, 2022, 8:40 a.m. 2 minute read 62,694 views

Moving with kids can be a little like assembling a jigsaw puzzle. A little perspective and patience is needed for you to fit all the pieces together.

6 Adoption Options

May 6, 2022, 9:22 a.m. 2 minute read 42,080 views

Military life is no longer a barrier to adoption as it once was. However, the adoption process can be a complicated journey and goes more smoothly with a little guidance and information.