Online Resource Center for Military Families

How do you talk to your child about a parent's deployment? How can kids and parents cope with long separations? In response to the many emails and letters we've received from active military and reservist families, we put together this resource center as a place to find info and support.

By the editors of Parents.com

Visit the Military Family Message Boards!

Want to share ideas, advice, and support with other moms who have a military member? Visit the Parents Community to join a military family message board.

Connect with other military families in the Parents Community! >>

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Other Helpful Sites:

This web site is aimed at National Guard families but it has great info for anyone with a family member in The National Guard.

National Guard Family Program >>

The AAP's Website has a special resources on the psychological support of children.

The American Academy of Pediatrics >>

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