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...]
Fast Facts about Military Connected Youth – Professional Development for Teachers and Staff
By Stacy Huisman Definition of a Military Connected Youth: A child, adolescent, or student with a close family member (parent, step parent, sibling, step-sibling, cousin) or friend serving in any branch of the United States Armed Forces and any status Active Duty, Reserve, or National Guard. Fact: There are 2,000,000 military-connected children in America; of those: • 1,381,584 of the military-connected children are 4-18 years old • Over 80% of these children – 1,105,267 students – attend … [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...]
Nurture These Character Traits In Your Child To Prevent Bullying
A parent can play an important role in preventing bullying by nurturing character traits in their child. A child of character who exhibits moral character, behavior which influence one’s conduct regarding their treatment of other people, demonstrates respect, empathy, fairness, generosity, tolerance, kindness, and integrity toward other people. Remember, on your parenting journey what you say and do matter immensely, and you play a significant role in your child’s character … [Read more...]
4 Ways Parents Can Prevent Bullying
As a school psychologist, Bully Prevention wasn’t relegated to a month of awareness. It was a topic we addressed all year long. As a professional it was a frustrating topic because although we could implement effective school wide strategies it always felt we were a few steps behind intervening. As a parent it is heart breaking reading the stories from victims of bullying. That being said since MY children weren’t bullies, and MY children weren’t victims I haven’t thought much about the topic … [Read more...]
Look For The New Kid
“Look for the new kid.” That’s the advice from a mom of five amazing military-connected kids. Sharon Smith tells all of her boys, who range from 6 - 14 years of age, to look for the new kid at school. She wants her boys to seek out fellow students who are new and not quite comfortable within the school halls. Being a military family, Smith kids understand what it’s like to be the new kid at school. She wants them to develop and strengthen their empathy towards others by finding someone … [Read more...]
Goodbye Summer
Best four words in your mom vocabulary: First Day Of School. I’ve had this day marked on my calendar since the last day of school. It’s been a wonderful, adventurous, lazy and looooooonnnngg summer. There were days only wine and hope helped me through the day. I’m a creature of routine and schedules. It’s the only way I function. I’m a mother of two military kids who experienced their first full summer at our new location. With everything still new to us, there was a boatload to explore, … [Read more...]
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