Learning & Growing Together
Navigating—and making the best of—change and uncertainty.
Military life can be challenging, but your family is strong. Here are ways to talk, listen, and connect
Being a military family can be fun, rewarding, and full of adventure. But sometimes, it can be isolating, too. The resources on this page will help families discover ways to connect with one another and with their larger community.
Your work helps military families stay strong. Here are ways to watch, ask, and share.
Navigating—and making the best of—change and uncertainty.
The resources on this page will help families discover ways to connect with one another and with their larger community.
Make every birthday special no matter where you are.
Maintain a sense of comfort through military changes.
Encourage your children to let out their feelings.
Injuries can affect routines & responsibilities, but family teamwork can help you face these changes.
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Establish a “new normal” after physical or mental injuries.
Help your military family cope after the death of a loved one.
Tips for staying connected during military assignments and travel.
Prepare your family for reunions.
Transition out of the military, navigate change, and start your new adventure.
Working with medical providers, you can keep your family healthy & happy as they adjust to new spaces & faces.
Make moving a positive experience for your military children.
Develop strategies for coping with pre-deployments and deployments.
Access our Little Children, Big Challenges family support services, kids learning sites, and other resources for military children, which help all families of military service build the skills they need to be resilient.