Blue Star Stories
Child Care Remains a Top Issue for Military Families
by Michelle Brito, Army Spouse For the full version of this blog, or to comment on this selection, join the Blue Star Neighborhood today! Twenty-five percent of active-duty respondents in the 2022 Military Family Lifestyle Survey rate “child care” as a top issue. I’ve found that some installations have their own unique challenges. But, I’ve…
Read moreLet Spiritune Help Calm Your MilKid
Military families, we’re checking in on your MilKids. How are they taking care of their well-being? We ask because keeping your military kid calm during life transitions can be a challenge. Our recent research reveals many (43%) active-duty family respondents rate their child’s mental health as “fair”, “poor”, or “very poor”. There are many factors…
Read more3 Ways Proper Nutrition Helps Build Resilience in Military Children
For military children, proper nutrition is essential for building resilience. Military children often experience unique stressors, including frequent moves, family separation due to deployment, and new school and community adjustment. Resilience, or the capacity to adapt to stressful situations and changes in their environment, is a valuable skill that can help military children cope with…
Read moreJoin Us for a Facebook Live Event — VA and Blue Star Families Presents: Beyond Caregiving
Next month, Blue Star Families is partnering with VA’s Office of Connected Care for a Facebook Live discussion showcasing the VA Connected Care tools and technologies available to caregivers. This is a joint event between VA and Blue Star Families and will highlight VA tools including the Caregiver Connect scheduling option within VA Video Connect,…
Read moreBlue Star Families and Starbucks Join Forces to Combat Military Family Food Insecurity
Good nutrition is essential to military readiness. Blue Star Families and Starbucks are joining forces to help military families have access to the necessary resources to help them thrive. Through this partnership, Blue Star Families and Starbucks will continue to raise awareness of food insecurity among military families while supporting those in need and informing…
Read moreTransitioning into retirement? Know this one thing!
Hey, military family transitioning into retirement. Did you know? Once you’re out of service, dental coverage is no longer part of your TRICARE health plan. You must opt-in for coverage. Really. You need to know this 👇 Because … it’d be best if you didn’t find out — in the dentist’s chair — that you’re…
Read moreIndoor Nature Bingo: Challenge the Way You Engage
Let 2023 be the year you challenge how you engage with your family. Whether it be more adventures outside or inside, take this opportunity to capitalize on the time your family has together. For some families, moving is a way of life. The average military family, for example, moves every 2-3 years. Add in time…
Read moreNational School Counseling Week: A School Counselor’s Perspective
Written by: Heather, School Counselor As a school staff member, a counselor in particular, welcoming a new semester at any school brings a flurry of activity – from reflecting on how the first half of the year went to refreshing current practices to polish the second part of the year, and beginning to plan for…
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