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Parenting and Children – Benefits
Benefits | December 2021
Raising a family can be costly. As a service member, you qualify for numerous family benefits that assist with the expenses of the necessary items —. …
Parenting and Children – Resources
Resources | March 2022
As a service member, you have access to a number of resources that can assist you with each phase of parenthood – from those sleep-deprived nights with your newborn to the busy days of helping your teen prepare for college. Here are some. …
Thrive Helps Military Parents and Children
Article | December 2020
THRIVE is a free, online program for parents of children from birth to 18. It promotes positive parenting, stress management and healthy living.
COVID-19 Resources for Parents With Children With Special Needs
Article | October 2020
Use these resources for military parents of children with special needs to make the best of a difficult time.
FAQ and Resource Guide for Parents and Caregivers: Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth
Article | September 2020
Connect with support and resources for families impacted by problematic sexual behavior in children and youth.
Keep Your Relationship Strong: 8 Tips for Military Parents Raising Children With Special Needs
Article | September 2021
Research shows raising a child with special needs can test a marriage. As a military family you have a strong foundation to work from, but the ability to depend on one another and teamwork are key.
Expanded Hourly Child Care Options
February 2022
The Department of Defense offers military parents a variety of child care services so each family can find a solution that fits their needs. Military OneSource now provides MilParents another way to find hourly child care.
Free, Confidential Face-to-Face Non-medical Counseling
Article | November 2019
Sometimes strength means asking for help. Military OneSource and the Military and Family Life Counseling Program offer free, confidential, face-to-face non-medical counseling to support you with military and family life challenges like preparing for and handling a move or nurturing a relationship with a deployed spouse.
Parenting Infants and Toddlers – The Essentials
Essentials | January 2022
Welcome to parenthood. It is the most rewarding and challenging job you’ll likely have. However, as a warrior, you are well trained and understand you need to rely on others for mission success. Military OneSource is part of your parenting support team, connecting you to valuable intel, resources and benefits so you can enjoy these first few years of parenthood.
Parents & Guardians – The Essentials
Essentials | February 2020
Family relationships take extra care when you’re in the military. From deployments to single parenting, you’ll find resources on Military OneSource to help you and your family stay healthy and strong.
Eligibility for Confidential, Non-medical Support Services
Article | October 2020
Military OneSource helps service members and their families be the best guardians of their country, team and family by helping them find information, manage challenges and connect with the military community.
12 Can’t-Miss Parenting Resources for Military Parents
Article | June 2020
From new parent support assistance to newsletters packed with information, military parents have access to numerous resources to make your job of raising kids a little easier and a lot more fun.
New MilParent – The Essentials
Essentials | August 2020
New MilParent is a Military OneSource specialty consultation designed specifically for expectant parents and parents of children up to 5 years of age.
Keeping Your Children Safe
Article | November 2021
In many ways parenting is a lot like a military job: it’s a 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year commitment.
Family Support Resources
July 2020
Disability resources
Computer/Electronics Accommodations Program This program provides assistive technology and services to people with disabilities, federal managers, supervisors and information. …
How to Communicate With Children From Birth to 5 Years
Article | February 2022
The way your child communicates will change a lot between birth and the age of five, and children have a language of their own. Knowing what to expect can help you understand and respond to your child in meaningful ways.
Healthy Sexual Behaviors in Children
Article | June 2021
The birds and the bees. It can be a tough conversation for any parent to have with their children. Rather than avoiding it, prepare early by understanding the childhood stages of healthy sexual growth. Understanding their development stages can better prepare you for “the conversation” and any questions they may ask you about gender, sexuality and relationships along the way.
Ways to Secure More Parenting Wins
Article | February 2020
MilParent Power offers tools, tips and tactics to help keep children and families healthy, safe and strong.
Sesame Street for Military Families: Helping Kids Through Life’s Milestones
Article | December 2021
For many years, colorful Sesame Street characters like Elmo and Big Bird have helped children learn while having fun. The Department of Defense has drawn on these familiar friends to help children ages 2-6 through the milestones of relocations, deployments, transitions and more.
Parenting Youth and Teens – The Essentials
Essentials | May 2022
As a parent, your job is to raise children and teens to cope in healthy ways to 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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