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
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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The new self-expression content provides a fun, interactive way for parents to help children develop an emotional vocabulary
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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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4/27/2016
Program run by Madigan Army Medical Center sets up in-school clinics to save time for parents and students alike.
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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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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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