Military Families Resources for Young Children

Frame a Memory

As military families relocate, our Frame a Memory activity can help kids process the transition.

Count, Breathe, and Relax

Learning easy techniques for calming down is very important. Watch this video with your family to help them relax.

Welcome Families!

You’re strong, but military life can be challenging. Here are ways to talk, listen, and connect.

Welcome Providers!

Your work helps military families stay strong. Here are ways to watch, ask, and share

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Injuries: Long-Term Caregiving

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

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.

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.

Relocation

Make moving a positive experience for your military children.

Deployments

Develop strategies for coping with pre-deployments and deployments.

Note: the following topics deal with sensitive subjects. We recommend that you preview this content before using it with your child.

Injuries: Rehabilitation

Sensitive Material

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

Grief