In honor of April as the Month of the Military Child, we wanted to share some resources for military families and children from healthcare professionals. The life of a military-connected child is one of constant change. In addition to the typical stressors of being a kid, a military child faces a unique set of challenges, [...]
Many people stationed at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay live in Florida, just over the Georgia-Florida border. If you have kids and live in Florida, here is some useful information regarding Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) and the Florida Department of Education’s School Choice options. Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Florida offers free voluntary pre-kindergarten to state residents. We moved [...]
Growing up on Long Island, we always did the same things at Christmastime. We went to NYC to see the tree. We saw the Rockettes at Radio City. We went to the same farm in Connecticut to cut down our Christmas tree the day after Thanksgiving, packing up the car with turkey leftovers that we ate [...]
The holidays are just around the corner! We have compiled a list of nearly 30 gift ideas for submariners, submarine spouses and children who would love some submarine swag to celebrate. This list could also help with a promotion ceremony, end of tour, hail and farewell, birthday, Mother's or Father's Day, and other special occasions. [...]
Given recent news, our hearts are heavy for our military communities in Hawaii and Connecticut. As we've shared resources in the past, we wanted to provide specific support services for domestic violence and families. Both military and non-military. We hope if you ever find yourself in an unsafe situation, you feel comforable reaching out and [...]
Is Dad deployed or on patrol this year for Father’s Day? Not sure how or if you should celebrate? Here are a few ideas that may help you decide how to spend your Sunday: Change up your normal dinner routine Order takeout, maybe from Dad’s favorite place, and choose a fun place to sit and [...]
As military spouses, we sometimes dread holidays. Whether your sailor is home or not, unpredictable boat schedules make it hard and nearly impossible to make plans in advance. And is it just me or does Mother's Day creep up every year? With the big day only four days away, do you need plans? Or better [...]
April is the Month of the Military Child. The Month of the Military Child is a time to focus on and celebrate the contributions of military children and the unique needs of their lives. Military children are oh so resilient but it doesn’t mean this life isn’t tough on them! It is estimated that a [...]
For dual working parents or single parents, searching for childcare at a new duty station can be overwhelming to say the least! Below is a guide to some of the military childcare benefits available to service members and their families. Child Development Centers The military offers subsidized childcare at Child Development Centers (CDCs) on bases [...]
