Parenting

Being a parent is extremely rewarding, and managing a family can also be challenging — especially with the added stressors of being a military family. Military OneSource wants to make sure our military families have the information and resources they need for building strong and healthy families. Service members and families can access and utilize the wealth of parenting information available through Military OneSource.

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Policy and Legislation

Defense Department Policy - Confidential Help

Defense Department Policy - Children, Youth and Teens

Defense Department Service Regulations and Orders

Data, Research and Statistics

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Information Sheets

"Did You Know?" Abuse

"Did You Know?" Relationships

Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children

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Flyers and Brochures

Parenting Resources

Thrive Parenting Education Program

Adoption and Foster Care

Educational and Developmental Intervention Services

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Branch Support Programs

Army Family Web Portal Resource Center

My Army Benefits

Marine Corps Community Services

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

Navy Fleet and Family Support Program

For Leaders

Parenting Program Information Paper

Family Advocacy Program

Expanded Hourly Child Care Service FAQs

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Fact Sheets and Information Cards

New Parent Support Program

Thrive MC&FP Fact Sheet

Preventing Teen Dating Violence

Expanded Hourly Child Care Service 5 x 7 Information Card

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"Safe to Sleep" Fact Sheet

Tools for Family Program Service Providers

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Guides

Adventures in Parenting

Parent Support Websites

Exceptional Family Member Program Family Support Reference Guide

Child Care in Your Home Pilot Year Three Toolkit

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Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth

Getting Help for Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth

Healthy Sexual Behaviors in Children

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Podcasts, webinars and other resources

Adoption and Foster Care podcast

Adoption and Foster Care – Welcoming Adoption and Foster Care Children Into the Military video

The Women, Infants and Children Overseas Program

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