It’s about time to head back to school. While teachers continue to enjoy their time off, they’re also planning ahead and anticipating another school year. Kids might be feeling a mixture of emotions as you help them wind down their […]
The best investment you can make is in yourself. Whether you are Active Duty or a family member, you have resources available to prepare you for common life-challenges. Why not take advantage and prepare yourself for what’s ahead? Your future […]
If there is one thing you can count on in the Marine Corps, it’s getting Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders. While PCS’ing can be exciting, it also takes a lot of time and energy. It can be a very […]
By Prevent Child Abuse America
Adults get a lot of advice about coping when things are frustrating. “Take five deep breaths and then do something else!” “Find a quiet space and meditate!” “Drink lukewarm green tea!” But what about young kids? […]
By Prevent Child Abuse America
Have you heard of the app Messenger Kids? A Facebook product, Messenger Kids is meant to be a chat tool for pre-teens, and conversations around this app have shown that parents are uneasy about social media […]
Each April, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) sponsors Alcohol Awareness Month to “increase public awareness and understanding, reduce stigma and encourage local communities to focus on alcoholism and alcohol-related issues.” Alcohol Awareness Month is a […]
It’s time to turn our attention towards National Child Abuse Prevention Month. April was first designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month by President Ronald Reagan in 1983, and in the past 35 years this month has been a time to […]
ALERT: On April 1, 2018, a new online resource, LearningExpress, will replace the current online test preparation tool, Peterson’s DoD MWR Education Resource Center. If you or someone in your family is currently using the Peterson’s resource, please ensure that […]
Did you know that many colleges and universities require applicants to use the Common Application (Common App) when applying to schools for the upcoming 2018-2019 academic year?
There are many benefits to applying with the Common App. Over 700 colleges and […]
The Marine Corps Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a mandatory program designed to coordinate change of station assignments for active duty sponsors who have a family member with special needs. When Marines are assigned to locations where their family […]