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Helping Kids Who Grieve  
The joy of Family reunion after a military deployment is often more than children or parents even hoped for. However, for some children the reunion never comes. Sadly, some children must cope with the death of a parent. Read these tips on how to help them.

 

10 Tips for Parents and Caretakers During Deployment  
Deployment is tough on kids. It can be tough on the parent staying home or their caretaker as well. Hooah 4 Health shares 10 tips to help ease the burden.

 

Getting to Know Your Kids Again After Deployment  
When you return, you might have to get to know your children again.  Remember that children want to be close again but they don't always know exactly what to do. MilitaryHOMEFRONT.org shows you how to get reacquainted.

 

Shaken Baby Syndrome: A Cryin' Shame  
Except that first precious moment when we hear the first cry in the delivery room, all but the most hardened hearts among us are disturbed by a crying baby. For parents, the lack of sleep and changing routines in the first few months, can magnify the stress of a crying baby.
The Oregon Public Health Division shares what’s known about Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), research on normal crying patterns that informs prevention efforts for SBS, and provides resources to help healthcare providers give guidance to parents and parents-to-be.

 

Autism Spectrum Disorders: Know the Signs & Symptoms  
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. People with ASDs handle information in their brain differently than other people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention educate us on the signs & symptoms we can look out for.

 

Ten Ways to be a Better Dad  
The National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC) shares ten ways you can be a better dad.

 

Get Out and Play, 60 Minutes a Day!  
Kids benefit both physically and mentally from participating in regular physical activity. But many children and teens don't get out and active for 60 minutes or more each day, as recommended by the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. Schools, families, and communities can help youth be physically active and stay active throughout their lives.

 

Six Ways to Protect Your Kids Online  
Your kids’ personal information and privacy are valuable — to you, to them, and to marketers. Here’s how to help protect your kids’ personal information when they’re online.

 

What You Need to Know About College Drinking  
What do we really know about drinking on college campuses? Statistics show the consequences are more costly and damaging than you might think. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism shares what we need to know about college drinking.

 

Smart Savings for College  

The folks at FINRA have put together the information you need to wisely save and invest for college. You can make a college education an affordable choice for you or your child.

Learn more in these Smart Saving for College Podcasts:

 
News:  
Lisa Zaprzalka, left, infant-room program assistant at Scales Avenue Child Development Center, takes the daughter of Sgt. 1st Class Erika Rhine-Russell, as Rhine-Russell prepares to go to work. Rhine-Russell's daughter has been enrolled at the CDC since she was 6 weeks old. DoD Revamps Fees for Children's Care
[8/19/2010]

As Sgt. 1st Class Erika Rhine-Russell kisses her daughter goodbye and places her in Lisa Zaprzalka's arms, she is comforted knowing her baby girl is in good hands. Read morea bout childcare fees in the DoD.
The New Parent Support Program addresses the many concerns and challenges that military Families with children, from infancy to 3, face during early childhood with an emphasis on family strengths. NPSP Helps Servicemembers with Parenting Challenges
[8/19/2010]

The New Parent Support Program addresses the many concerns and challenges that military Families with children, from infancy to 3, face during early childhood with an emphasis on family strengths.
The Defense Department is adjusting its child care fees, adding categories for its highest income earners, to compensate for six years without fee range increases, Pentagon officials announced today. Child Care Fees Change to Maintain Quality Services
[7/30/2010]

The Defense Department is adjusting its child care fees, adding categories for its highest income earners, to compensate for six years without fee range increases, Pentagon officials have announced.
Army Gen. George W. Casey Jr.; Navy Adm. Gary Roughead; Marine Corps Gen. James E. Cartwright, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Air Force Gen. Norton Schwartz took part in panel and service-specific discussions, as part of The Military Child Education Coalition’s 12th annual conference. Service Chiefs Gather to Address Children’s Conference
[7/24/2010]

It’s no small feat to gather the service chiefs at one event, yet that happened July 23 when the leaders came together in National Harbor, Maryland, to lend their support to the cause of helping military children.
Wyatt Watkins, of Montgomery, Ala., anticipates the cold chill of the lake water as he is catapulted off the aqua-tramp and into the air. Watkins and many other military youth enjoyed the thrill of the aqua-tramp at the Alabama Guard's youth camp held at the 4-H Center in Columbiana, Ala. Camp Helps Youth Cope with Challenges of Military Life
[7/13/2010]

Challenges such as a parent deploying can cause overwhelming stress for a child and some family readiness groups have found a way to provide support with fun - summer camp.

Three Ways to Help Make Moving Easier for Your Teen  
You're moving again. Another high school for your teenage son or daughter. Even if your family are pros at relocating, these three tips can help make the transition smoother for your teen.

Parents of Soldiers

Prevent Child Abuse in Your Community  
Child Abuse is a serious issue. We've gathered vital information to help you identify and prevent child abuse in your community.

 

10 Ways to Stay Connected to Your Kids During Deployment  

Deployment means means time away from your children and spouses. The fact is that military families separate, and deployment can be tough if you aren't prepared. Here are 10 great tips that can help you stay connected to your kids if you're deployed.

 

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