Some say that military children serve alongside their service member parent(s). The Department of Defense (DoD) has celebrated military children during the month of April since 1986, recognizing the contributions and personal sacrifices that military children make.
This month we will focus on the health of the more than 2 million military children in the United States and overseas. We will recognize the important role military children play in helping our soldiers achieve their mission by contributing to the strength of the military family. Specifically, we will look at the various programs the MHS has to improve the health and fitness of military children.
Learn more about your child's health coverage on the TRICARE Website. Some hot topics are listed below:
Stages of Life
Resources for Military Children
In support of military children, the DoD partners with outside organizations to address the needs of military families and children worldwide.
Joining Forces
- Mobilizes all sectors of society to give Service members and their families the opportunities and support they have earned.
- Strengthens connections between the American public and the military
- Expands access to wellness programs and resources.
- Learn More About Joining Forces »
Military Kids Connect
Find military culture educator in-service training materials on the T2Health Website.
Sesame Street for Military Families
Family Resilience Kits
Offers materials designed to:
- Educate family members on how to cope with the stress of deployment
- Recognize signs and symptoms of mental health problems
- Reconnect with children and access behavioral health services provided by the DoD or VA
- Learn More About Family Resilience Kits »
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8/31/2016
![Children at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center participate in an obstacle course for Healthy Kids Day April 30. The event was hosted by the Armed Services YMCA at Felix Field (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dave Flores/Released).](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20161027165656im_/http://health.mil/~/media/MHS/Photos/Good%20Health%20for%20School%20Kids_Photo.ashx?mw=120)
Staying healthy this school year can be challenging at times, but proper sleep, nutrition and exercise certainly help. As classes begin, Military Health Experts also remind parents and teachers to help children practice daily habits to help ward off germs and illnesses.
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8/10/2016
![With the help of Sesame Street Muppets™ Elmo and Rosita, the website provides strategies for military families to help children express emotions. © Sesame Workshop. All Rights Reserved. Photo used with permission.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20161027165656im_/http://health.mil/~/media/MHS/Photos/Sesame%20Street%20for%20Military%20Families%20website.ashx?mw=120)
The new self-expression content provides a fun, interactive way for parents to help children develop an emotional vocabulary
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8/3/2016
![Image of the TRICARE logo.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20161027165656im_/http://health.mil/~/media/MHS/Photos/TRICARE%20Logo.ashx?mw=120)
Did you know the first week in August is known as World Breastfeeding Week? Take some time this week to learn about the benefits of breastfeeding and what you can do to support breastfeeding as a key component to sustainable development.
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6/9/2016
![Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Alex Luna teaches a student at about water safety and how to properly wear his life jacket.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20161027165656im_/http://health.mil/~/media/MHS/Photos/summer%20safety.ashx?mw=120)
Summer safety should be a top priority for everyone, especially parents with small children
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4/27/2016
![Doctor examining student](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20161027165656im_/http://health.mil/~/media/MHS/Photos/schoolbased.ashx?mw=120)
Program run by Madigan Army Medical Center sets up in-school clinics to save time for parents and students alike.
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4/25/2016
![Kids playing at recess with soldiers](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20161027165656im_/http://health.mil/~/media/MHS/Photos/HBI%20YouthSill.ashx?mw=120)
Fort Sill, an Army installation in Oklahoma, introduced programs to encourage young people to embrace physical activity, say no to tobacco, and improve eating habits
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4/21/2016
![Children run around the playground on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20161027165656im_/http://health.mil/~/media/MHS/Photos/Kid%20concussions.ashx?mw=120)
More than 200,000 children in the United States land in emergency rooms every year from playground-related injuries, including concussions
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4/12/2016
![Air Force Master Sgt. Joseph Molzen, assigned to the 107th Security Forces Squadron, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, New York gets to see his newborn daughter for the first time. Molzen was one of more than 30 Airmen from the 107th SFS to return from a six-month deployment to Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Campbell)](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20161027165656im_/http://health.mil/~/media/MHS/Photos/New%20Parent.ashx?mw=120)
The New Parent Support Program provides information, support and guidance to parents as they care for their newborns, infants and toddlers
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4/7/2016
![Air Force Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Sean Murphy, Air Combat Command surgeon general, jokes with Airmen from the 23rd Medical Group, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. Murphy took over as the ACC surgeon general in September 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Callaghan)](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20161027165656im_/http://health.mil/~/media/MHS/Photos/pediatric%20medicine.ashx?mw=120)
For so many Airmen, the comfort of knowing their families are taken care of is a tremendous relief that allows them to successfully perform their mission
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