Military Families

Military families come with unique traditions and challenges -- especially when one parent gets deployed. Here's how to help your family through the tough times, and make together time count.

9 Ways Families Can Stay Connected During Deployment

If you have a family member who is frequently deployed, bonding moments are even more important. Here are ways to make sure everyone stays in touch.

When Mom & Dad Are in the Military

Air Force families like the Smiths know that their comfortable home life could be interrupted at any time.

How to Explain Deployment to Your Kids

Deployment can be a difficult topic to talk about with kids -- these tips can help deployed parents start a conversation.

Military Families: Helping Kids Cope

How to help children of military families cope.

Watch Military Mom Surprise Her Sons With Homecoming Visits at Their Schools

A military mom's homecoming was made all the more emotional when she surprised her two sons.

How to Make Military Family Moves Easier on Your Kids

Moves can be tough on kids. If you're uprooting them often, there are still ways you can help them build strong communities in their new hometowns.

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