The more you understand and feel a part of your Servicemember’s mission, the easier it will be to adapt to the separations, deployments, and relocations.

Military families often exhibit specific traits which set them apart from other families:

• Patriotism
• Adaptability
• Resourcefulness

The military enhances family readiness by providing resources to assist the family while fostering their independence. Both military and civilian community resources are available to assist your family. Awareness and understanding of the resources are available and how to access them can empower you to better manage your life during times of deployments and separation.

Programs for Parents 

MCEC Training

When: Feb. 28-29, 2012

Where: Minnesota Department of Education Conference Center, Roseville

About: Professional-development training opportunity from the Military Child Education Coalition, designed for educators and professionals to reach out in a support network to the children of the Army National Guard and Reserve. This training is open to guidance professionals, school administration and other caring adults. Educational credits may be earned.

More Info: Flyer

After Deployment: Adaptive Parenting Skills Training

A study that is being run through the University of Minnesota with the support of the Minnesota National Guard and Reserves. ADAPT, for military parents with children ages 5-12, strives to learn about family resilience and  develop tools to support resilience among military families as they cope with the stress of deployment and reintegration.

More Info: Website and video