Parenting

August 2017
Building Resiliency in Children - This webinar will discuss and define resiliency and why it is important. We will also discuss the characteristics of resilient children. …
Webinar

Parenting Teenagers

Webinar | October 2020
This webinar will discuss parenting teenagers, understanding their development, the parent’s job, maintaining communication, discipline, deployment, tips for getting through the teen years and taking care of yourself.. …
Webinar

Talking to Parents: Effective Parent/Caregiver Communication

Webinar | August 2015
Studies show more individuals are falling into the “sandwich generation,” those individuals who are caring for their parents and their own children. Some topics are tough to discuss — when a car needs to be taken away, when a parent needs. …
Article

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.

Podcast

Enhancing Parental Resilience

Podcast | July 2017
Being a resilient parent is all about flexibility. Check out this podcast for some helpful tips and resources for additional help and support. Enhancing Parental. …
Essentials

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.

Parent Support Websites

April 2020
These resources include information on adoptions, new parent support systems and other tools to help first-time parents. Adoption AdoptUSKids: AdoptUSKids is a federally funded project. …
Webinar

Strengthening Parenting Practices

Webinar | February 2016
This webinar will help participants gain effective tools for parents to strengthen the family bond and build resilience during deployments and multiple transitions.. …
Webinar

Parent / Child Communication

Webinar | July 2015
This webinar will discuss the benefits of effective communication between parents and their children, developmental issues, the basic principles of effective parent/child communication, communicating during conflict and talking with children. …
Resources

Parenting and Children – Resources

Resources | April 2021
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. …
Article

Parenting and Teen Stress

Article | June 2020

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.

Benefits

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 —. …
Article

The New Parent Support Program

Article | February 2020

The New Parent Support Program helps military parents, including expectant parents, transition successfully into parenthood and provides a nurturing environment for their children.

Essentials

Parenting Through Deployment – The Essentials

Essentials | May 2021

Your head’s wrapped around the whole deployment thing. You know what you need to do, you’ve planned your deployment, and you’re ready — or at least you’re getting there. But deployment preparation has an extra, important step when you’re a parent — preparing your children for each phase of the deployment cycle (before deployment, deployment and after deployment).

Article

Tools for Parenting After Suicide

Article | September 2021

Resources are available for those whose loved one died by suicide. This article provides important steps to take, as well as resources for support and connection with others who have been down this difficult path.

Webinar

Preparing for Your Parents‘ Deployment

Webinar | December 2015
This webinar assists parents and caregivers with preparing children for deployment. It addresses what children can expect during deployment, the positive aspects of deployment, possible stress associated with deployment, the effects of that. …
Webinar

New Parent Support Program

Webinar | July 2012
This webinar discusses important changes to DoD policy governing the New Parent Support Program (NPSP), DoD Instruction 6400.05. Participants will learn about how. …
Essentials

Parenting Youth and Teens – The Essentials

Essentials | May 2021

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.

Essentials

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.