Tag: Military
Intro Guide to Homeschooling in the Military
Military life is demanding, requiring sacrifices from and challenges for the entire family. For military kids, this all too-often impacts their education. Frequent PCS moves, varying standards and curriculum from one school to the next, and simply dealing with the upheaval that comes with being a military family, all take a toll. More military parents […]
Ways to Celebrate National Military Appreciation Month
Each May, our country gives a well-deserved and rousing message of thanks to our men and women serving in the military. The president makes a proclamation, recalling the incredible impact that the U.S. Armed Forces have made on the history and development of our country. Let’s explore what Military Appreciation Month is and how you […]
How One Military Family’s Dream of Homeschooling Finally Came True
Homeschooling has been a popular choice among military families for years. Among the 1.2 million children of active-duty military parents, more than 6 percent are homeschooled, according to estimates by the Military Child Education Coalition. The flexibility homeschooling provides has helped many military parents, like Ailed G., meet their family’s unique needs. In this special […]
Show Your Support for Military Children This Month
There’s quite a bit going on this month in the way of celebrations and holidays. One in particular honors and supports military children everywhere. April is Month of the Military Child. Sponsored by the Department of Defense Military Community and Family Policy, this month celebrates military children of all ages by supporting and honoring them […]
3 Ways to Grow Your Child’s Foreign Language Skills
The time had finally come and we were ready for our family vacation to Mexico. After the 6-hour flight, we finally landed and made our way to baggage claim to collect our belongings. As we stepped outside to catch a ride to our hotel, I saw a man yell, “Necesitas que te lleven?” I didn’t […]
