Military Kids’ Club Start Up Plan
Military Kids Club Start Up Plan By Stacy Allsbrook-Huisman & Becky Harris Families on the HomeFront Military Kids’ Club (MKC) is an after or before school program for military-connected students. MKC was started in a large elementary located in FishHawk community, 45 minute from MacDill AFB in Tampa, Florida. The area has a large military population despite the distance from base due to highly rated schools. Why did we start MKC and why are we sharing it with … [Read more...]
New Facebook Community Available to Military Families and Teachers of Military-Connected Students
There's a new place for parents and teachers of military-connected students to connect just in time for back to school. Created by two military spouses, Stacy Allsbrook-Huisman and Amanda Trimillos, EdD, the Facebook Group provides a meeting place for parents, teachers, counselors and School Liaison Officers to support each other and their students through school transition. Stacy Allsbrook-Huisman and Amanda Trimillos, EdD, are also advocates, educators and authors. They recently co-authored … [Read more...]
Milkid Motto
“If you are brave enough to say goodbye, life will hand you a new hello” #milkidmotto … [Read more...]
Military Kids’ Clubs Are Perfect For Schools
Have you ever wanted to start a Military Kids' Club at your child's school? It's easier than you think! Read this cute article about an elementary school that decided to start their own Military Kids' Club after school. I love their mission, too. Hail and Farewells are their top priority. Which means every new student is personally welcomed by the club and all out going members are made to feel special and connected. What are your thoughts? Can this work at a middle school or a … [Read more...]
If Your Kid Is Happy, Then You Are Happy – PCSing and Motherhood
It's that time of year again - PSC Season. Many of our friends are moving, many have the similar stories, many have same experiences. I've moved six times in 10 years but my friend has me beat by a least a dozen and then some...ok, she has me by 23 more moves. Curious about how she manages so many moves (prior active duty and now military spouse) I asked her to throw down a few thoughts on paper regarding her upcoming move - the unexpected happened - I cried. I cried … [Read more...]
18 Amazing Ways to Celebrate the Month of the Military Child – April 2016
(Elementary School Kids) by Stacy Huisman and Becky Harris Families On The Home Front In 1986 April was designated Month of the Military Child by Casper Weinberger to recognize and thank children from military families for the sacrifices they make living the military lifestyle. Purple Up is the campaign that propels activities throughout the Month of the Military Child to honor, acknowledge, and support Military Connected Youth in our schools and communities. A Military Connected Youth is a … [Read more...]
Fact or Fiction? The Truth About Being a Military Kid
#MilKids are complex little people. There are many myths and stereotypes about military-connected kids that are mostly fiction. On my latest piece at Military Kids Life Magazines' Chameleon Kids, I try to sort out some of the facts from fiction when it comes to the military lifestyle. Military kids are just like their civilian counterparts – unique in the way they react and are able to handle change. While news headlines say all military kids are struggling, the truth is that most are … [Read more...]
Military Kids and the Hunt for Scholarships
I recently wrote an article for Chameleon Kids and Military Kids’ Life about little-known college scholarships for military-connected kids. Through my research, I realized that military-connected kids are exactly what colleges are looking for in a student. Most military kids have a unique story to tell, different from their civilian peers. High school students who attend DoDEA schools overseas tend to stand out among the stacks of applicants. It’s not very often that sixteen-year-old can take … [Read more...]
Six Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Veterans Day with Children
For many, Veterans Days is just another holiday on the school or work calendar. But for those who serve and have sacrificed (and their families), it’s more than a day off work. It’s important for those – especially children – outside the military community to connect with this meaningful and symbolic day. Children’s perspectives and cognitive abilities are limited. They are unable to understand the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women or the concept of risking one’s life to voluntarily … [Read more...]
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