Child & Youth Advocacy: Articles

While forming relationships and developing romantic feelings for their peers is part of growing up, relationship abuse is common. Support your teen by knowing the facts from the start.

Teens juggle many things: fitting in at school, managing classwork and clubs, the daily tidal wave of hormones, and the ups and downs of high school romances.

Routines with predictable mealtimes, homework schedules and bedtime rituals benefit the entire family. Find tips for creating and maintaining routines to help your MilFam thrive.

This article provides guidance on when to reach out for help if a child exhibits problematic sexual behavior.

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

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

This online resource provides information about sexual behavior and development in children and youth.

Understanding your child’s stages of sexual development can better prepare you for any questions they may ask you about sexuality and relationships as they grow.

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

Learn how youth sponsors and military youth programs can help transitioning military youth feel at home in their new community.

Military parents of teens can help their child explore career paths with these resources and tips.

You have a busy life working, caring for the kids, cleaning the house, running carpool and making dinner. Military OneSource understands that and does your homework for you. We highlight the latest resources, information and advice on parenting so that you don’t have to spend hours at the computer on your downtime looking up services.

Military parents of teens can help their child learn basic professional dress and communication skills for applying for jobs and scholarships or exploring career paths.

Everyone has a role to play in creating safe and healthy communities. This article will tell you how to find help if you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected.

Learn how to be a trusted adult to help protect children and teens.

Military parents don’t always have it easy, but they never have to do it alone. Learn about the different types of support available to help your service member and their family thrive.

Talking to your children about their bodies can help protect them from sexual abuse. From the time your children are quite young, have a conversation with them about who can touch them and what to do if they are uncomfortable with someone's touch.

Protective factors are conditions in families and communities that increase your family's health and well-being.

Find out more about cyberbullying, learn how you can help protect your children from electronic bullying behaviors and access resources to help when you suspect they may be engaging in the online bullying of others.