Month of the Military Child
April is designated as Month of the Military Child. We’re not providing therapy to kids at Swell just yet - but we know how big of a challenge it can be to find a great therapist for young ones. With this in mind, we wanted to share other resources that we believe can help.
Sesame Street for Military Families
Games that help children identify and share their emotions through play
Downloadable PDFs for adults and children on varying themes
grief, moving, making new friends, feelings
Tips for celebrating when a parent is away
Tips for routines and relocation
Military Child Education Coalition
They offer a Military Child Well-being ToolKit
Webinar series for parents and children
feelings of acceptance, fostering connection, stress management, etc.
FOCUS On the GO! (Families OverComing Under Stress)
An app to help your family build on current strengths as a military family and teach new skills to keep you prepared for whatever might come your way
Games that teach kids skills for problem solving and telling their story
Podcasts, webinars, external websites filled with parenting resources for children of all ages (themes: conflict resolution, grief, trauma, etc.)
They also offer nonmedical children and youth counseling
You can also call 800-342-9647 to find out what your options are
Resources for military teens and mental health