Military Families Resources for Young Children

Injuries: Long-Term Caregiving

Caregiving families need support beyond the first phase of rehabilitation. Find more tools on our new topic page Injuries: Long-Term Caregiving.

Injuries: Rehabilitation

After an injury, the entire family can adapt and support one another through changes big and small. Learn more on our new topic page Injuries: Rehabilitation.

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Injuries: Long-Term Caregiving

Injuries can affect routines & responsibilities, but family teamwork can help you face these changes.

Military to Civilian Life

Transition out of the military, navigate change, and start your new adventure.

Routines

Maintain a sense of comfort through military changes.

Self-Expression

Encourage your child to let out his feelings.

Birthdays

Make every birthday special no matter where you are.

Family Health and Wellness

Empower your family to make healthy choices.

Transitions In Health Care

Working with medical providers, you can keep your family healthy & happy as they adjust to new spaces & faces.

Military Homecomings

Prepare your family for reunions.

Relocation

Make moving a positive experience for your military children.

Deployments

Develop strategies for coping with pre-deployments and deployments.

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Injuries: Rehabilitation

Sensitive Material

Establish a “new normal” after physical or mental injuries.

Grief