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Protect Your Children by Building Family Resilience
May 3, 2024, 6:08 a.m. 5 minute read
As a parent, being aware of factors that can impact your child’s well-being – even into adulthood – is mission-critical.
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How to Identify and Address Bullying Behavior
April 30, 2024, 12:19 a.m. 8 minute read
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.
Service member’s hand holding a beer.
Understanding and Identifying Substance Use Disorders
April 25, 2024, 1:10 p.m. 6 minute read
Understanding and identifying a substance use problem can be the beginning of a better life. Learn how to identify the warning signs of substance use disorders and where to get help.
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Supporting the Children You Love During a Parent’s Deployment
April 22, 2024, 7:21 a.m. 6 minute read
Grandparents, aunts and uncles, family friends and loved ones can make children of service members feel more secure and loved when their parent is deployed.
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Tips and Tools for Navigating Relationships as You Grieve
April 12, 2024, 4:25 p.m. 5 minute read
Relationships can change when you’re grieving. This article provides tips and tools for navigating those relationships.
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Keeping Occupied During Your Loved One’s Deployment
April 8, 2024, 12:00 a.m. 4 minute read
It’s not unusual to have emotional ups and downs during a loved one’s deployment. Tend to your well-being and plan for your service member’s return with these suggestions
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How To Help a Child Who Is Being Bullied
March 21, 2024, 10:00 a.m. 8 minute read
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.
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When A Son or Daughter Deploys
March 21, 2024, 12:27 a.m. 4 minute read
Parents can experience a wide range of emotions regarding their son or daughter’s service in the National Guard, from pride in their accomplishments to fear for their safety.
Service members playing a game of pool
Housing for Your New Service Member: Living in the Barracks
March 20, 2024, 12:15 p.m. 5 minute read
During training, enlisted service members are required to live in the barracks. Single service members are required to live in barracks once they’re at their permanent duty station.
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National Guard Families and Friends
March 15, 2024, 12:52 a.m. 2 minute read
Being there for the ones you care about can make a difference in the life of a service member or family member. Learn how to support soldiers, airmen and each other.
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Supporting Your Service Member Before a Military Move
March 14, 2024, 8:07 a.m. 6 minute read
Service members typically move every few years, and military families tend to become moving pros. But even pros can use a little support when facing a move.
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Four Money-Management Reminders To Share With Your Service Member
March 1, 2024, 6:31 p.m. 4 minute read
Share these money management tips to help your service member get on firm financial ground.
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Free Resources for Service Members to Gain Financial Security
Feb. 28, 2024, 6:36 a.m. 3 minute read
From budgeting to building a good credit score, your service member has access to several free benefits and protections to help them gain firm financial footing.
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Spouses and Partners: Loving Someone in the Military
Feb. 2, 2024, 8:20 a.m. 4 minute read
National Guard spouses and partners are crucial to their service member’s well-being, handling household responsibilities and offering emotional support.
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Military and Family Life Counseling: There for Your Service Member
Jan. 30, 2024, 2:30 p.m. 3 minute read
Military and family life counselors are among the benefits available to help service members overcome challenges and thrive in their military lives.