Posts Tagged Parenting
Webinars Offer Tips on Finances, Parenting
Posted by in Family Matters on January 4, 2011
By Elaine Wilson
Elaine.wilson@dma.mil
Jan. 4, 2010
Military OneSource will present a series of webinars this month designed to aid military families with everything from parenting and homework to money management and debt.
Webinars are web-based training sessions using teleconference audio and the Internet to deliver an interactive seminar.
I encourage our military families to check out these free workshops, which are open to anyone with access to Military OneSource. For more information on the webinars or to find out how to join one, visit Military OneSource’s webinar information page or call 1-800-342-9647.
Obama Urges Families to Stay Engaged
Posted by in Family Matters on September 28, 2009
By Elaine Wilson
Elaine.wilson@dma.mil
Sept. 28, 2009
I’m often tempted to turn on the TV in a quest for a quiet, argument-free evening meal. But I always hesitate, not wanting to lose out on a chance to talk to my kids without distraction or interruption.
Turns out my TV-free dinners may offer another major benefit: they may help keep my kids drug free.
Today’s Family Day, a national effort to encourage families to spend time together as a way to combat substance abuse. In his Family Day proclamation, President Barack Obama praises America’s families for their dedication and their efforts in keeping kids drug free.
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