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A child smiles at the camera.

April 27, 2018

New Lungs, New Life: Military Kid Beats Odds

How one military kid with pulmonary hypertension is now breathing easy.

A military medical technician writes numbers on a baby's back.

April 25, 2018

Does Your Child Have Food Allergies?

The prevalence of food allergies among children has increased 18 percent between 1997 and 2007.

Two students sit at a table and work on a project.

April 23, 2018

72,000 #MilKids Live Overseas: Here's How They're Schooled

There are only two federally operated school systems in the U.S., and one of them is for the thousands of students who don't even live on the continent.

A teen girl poses with her dog.

April 17, 2018

Ahead of the Pack: #MilKid of the Year Award 2018 Recipients

Each year, seven military kids earn the prestigious Military Child of the Year Award. Check out the amazing accomplishments of this year’s recipients.

A sailor smiles as he holds his baby daughter, who is smiling and holding a small U.S. flag.

March 10, 2018

Tips on Keeping Kids Safe During a Move

During the chaos of moving for a permanent change of station, taking a few precautions will help keep military children safe.

Children pet a horse belonging to the Army during an event for members of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, or TAPS, at the Pentagon, May 27, 2016. TAPS supports people who have lost a family member serving in the military. DoD photo by EJ Hersom

March 10, 2018

Actions Speak Louder than Words: Teaching Kids Not to Bully

Researching to understand what bullying is and how to prevent it is the first step to helping children, and families, choose kindness above everything else.

Chief Petty Officer Nathan Purinton, executive officer of the Coast Guard Cutter Haddock, embraces his daughter after returning to home port at Coast Guard Sector San Diego, Calif., July 3, 2016. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Joel Guzman

March 10, 2018

Keeping Kids on a Need-to-Know Basis

When it comes to what kids need to know about military life, like moves or deployments, it’s on the adults in their life to figure out how much information is the right amount.

A child practices arresting methods on a 12th Field Investigations Squadron special agent during Bring Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day at Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., April 27, 2017. The children spent the day learning investigation skills, including forensics and arresting techniques. Air Force photo by Airman Jacob Deatherage

March 10, 2018

5 Reasons Why Military Kids Are Awesome

All kids are awesome, but military kids have a certain set of skills that separate them from the crowd.

A paratrooper runs with a child during a family fun run as part of All American Week at Fort Bragg, N.C., May 23, 2017. The week celebrates the 82nd Airborne Division with events for soldiers, veterans and families. Army photo by Spc. L'Erin Wynn

March 10, 2018

Teaching Kids Healthy Habits is Challenge

Maintaining and teaching healthy habits to children is a challenge in all families, especially when moving from California to Japan.

A child puts food into a woman's mouth.

Nov. 14, 2017

How Kids Are Helping Bridge the Military-Civilian Divide

Being a military kid can be hard, but thanks to a new initiative, their civilian counterparts are understanding and helping them more and more.