The Real Warriors Campaign is celebrating the Month of the Military Child with a comprehensive list of opportunities that service members and their loved ones across the nation can partake in. A variety of these activities not only promote togetherness, but also family resilience and readiness.
Activities range from letter-writing, crafts, scrapbooking, and story/activity books specifically designed for military children. Some activities are available for no-cost download on the site.
More importantly, the site offers resources for service members on how to communicate with their children about deployment, and offers online resources as well as some tips for real-life guidance both through the Real Warriors Campaign and DCoE’s Health Center.

by Jian DeLeon

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