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Parenting Youth and Teens

As a parent, your job is to raise children and teens to cope in healthy ways with changing circumstances like deployments, moves and new schools. Military OneSource is there to help you parent at every stage, offering guidance on making moves easier for your kids, helping you support your child at school and encouraging you to talk to teens about important topics like substance abuse and managing stress.

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Military OneSource to Host Relationship Wellness Summit
Oct. 18, 2021, 4:24 p.m. 3 minute read 812 views

The Department of Defense’s inaugural Relationship Wellness Summit is Nov. 16 and 17, 2021. Learn about and register for this virtual event focusing on strengthening connections, rekindling your bond and building relationship skills.

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How to Identify and Address Bullying Behavior
Oct. 5, 2021, 6:19 p.m. 9 minute read 29,742 views

Bullying can inflict physical, psychological, social and educational harm on targeted individuals. Learn how to identify bullying behavior in youth and what parents can do to address and stop bullying.

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How to Help a Child Who Is Being Bullied
Oct. 1, 2021, 5:21 a.m. 8 minute read 294 views

According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, one in five students ages 12-18 experience bullying, which can be verbal, physical or electronic. Learn the signs and how you can help a child being bullied.

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Indoor Fun Helps Military Families Beat Cabin Fever
Sept. 22, 2021, 9:12 a.m. 5 minute read 7,399 views

There will always be days when cold or rainy weather keep everyone indoors. But don’t worry, there are plenty of ways to fight cabin fever. Here are 11 tried-and-tested activities that can help children burn off energy, learn basic skills and have a good time.

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10 Outdoor Games Your Children Will Love
Sept. 17, 2021, 9:52 a.m. 5 minute read 7,419 views

Kids love playing outdoors, but that doesn’t mean you have to go to the park every day. Here are 10 outdoor activities that can help your children burn off energy, learn basic skills and have a good time.

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