Childcare

What Happens to Military Kids During Deployment and How Parents Hold the Line at Home

Deployment reshapes how military kids think, behave, and cope. Here’s how military families can support them with research-backed strategies that work.

Purple Star Schools Are Expanding Nationwide: What Families Need to Know Before Their Next PCS

Purple Star Schools are growing across the U.S. Here’s what the designation offers, and how military families can use it during a PCS.

Age-Appropriate Ways for Military Families to Communicate About Deployments to Kids

Struggle to explain military deployment to your kids? Discover age-appropriate tips for talking to preschoolers, elementary kids, and teens about deployments.

Could New Legislation Help Military Families Cover Diaper Costs?

New legislation could reduce military family diaper costs by expanding access to diaper banks and support programs across the nation.

Pilot Program Reimburses Cost of Flying Family in to Watch Kids During a PCS

Military families can now get reimbursed for childcare during PCS moves, including the cost of flying family in to help. Learn how it works.

Month of the Military Child Turns 40 in 2026. Military Families Say the Hardest Parts Still Haven’t Changed

Month of the Military Child marks 40 years in 2026. Military families say the instability shaping military childhood still hasn’t changed.

Celebrities You Likely Didn't Know Were Military Brats

These 3 military brat celebrities grew up moving often and adapting to new environments. Discover how this shaped their confidence, personality, and success...

Military Kids Could Get Free NFL Camps in 2026, but Their Base Has to Win First

Military kids ages 6–14 could get into free NFL ProCamps in 2026, but access depends on a stateside commissary and exchange promotion tied to P&G purchases.

Our Military Kids Wants to Celebrate YOUR Military Kid

Discover how Our Military Kids supports children of Guard, Reserve, and wounded Veterans through $300 activity grants and the annual Courageous Kids Contest.

What Surviving Military Children Wish Adults Understood About Grief

An 11-year-old surviving military child and her mother share what adults often miss about grief, and why the Love Lives On Act matters to military families...

Military Families Face Uncertainty After Pentagon Names New Leader For Defense Department Schools

Military families are watching closely after the Pentagon named a new DoWEA director, eliciting doubts about classroom stability and continuity.

Operation Purple Camp: Bring on the Summer Fun for Military Kids

Give your military kid a week of adventure, creativity, and connection at Operation Purple Camp—free for kids ages 6–16.

The Military Child Care Crisis Isn’t New — But New Pilot Programs Could Reshape Access

The military child care crisis has persisted for years. New Pentagon pilot programs could reshape access and decide which families get help first.

Free Military Resources for New Parents: Your Complete Guide to Support and Services

Miles from family with a baby on the way? Discover free military programs that offer financial help, community support, and expert guidance.

Military Life Demands Better School Communication: Here’s What DoDEA Actually Offers in 2026

Military families rely on clear school communication. Here’s what DoDEA’s DSIS portal and school alert systems actually provide heading into 2026.

Here's How Military Families Can Save on Childcare in 2026

Learn how to save on childcare as a military family using CDCs, FCC homes, MCCYN fee assistance, and proven ways to save money.