Month of the Military Child

Month of the Military Child

Children run on the playground at Debden Park on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho

Help Kids Stay Safe on the Playground

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Katie Lange

Playground falls are the leading cause of TBI among children under 14, so make sure you know the signs and symptoms if they need help.
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7 Military Children Who Are Pretty Amazing

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Katie Lange

It’s the Month of the Military Child, and what better way to celebrate it than to highlight some of this year’s Child of the Year winners!
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Military Child of the Year Award recipients stand with former professional athlete Jason Brown, center, before the award ceremony April 16, 2015 in Arlington, Va. From left are Zach Parsons, Caleb Parsons, Christopher-Raul Rodriguez, Brown, Cavan McIntyre-Brewer, Emily Kliewer, and Sarah Hesterman. DoD photo by EJ Hersom

Military Children of the Year Winners Receive Acclaim During Gala

Posted on April 20, 2015 by glenn.selby

Several military children were honored during the Military Child of the Year Awards Gala t the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Pentagon City here April 16.
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Shannon Coolbaugh (center) and her son Tobin, 3, try one of the workout stations with Jalessa Robinson (right) during Family, Fitness and Fun Day at the Cody Child Development Center on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The event had a 1-mile course with various workout stations. Photo by Rachel Larue.

Keep Military Kids Active, Healthy With These Tips

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Katie Lange

Keeping kids moving and eating right can be tough these days. Leading a healthy, active lifestyle is important for families. Get some tips on how to do it.
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A countdown display sits on a table at the Macri family’s home. The family will move a marble from one jar to the other each day to keep track of how many days until U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Macri returns home from deployment. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Nuckolls/Released

Help Military Kids Cope With Deployment, Relocation

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Katie Lange

Deployment and moving — well-known words to military children, but that doesn’t mean they won’t struggle with them. Get some tips to help them with the changes.
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