Research Recap: School Experiences of Children in Military Families

Abstract: There are more than 64,000 children growing up in military families in Canada. Many of these children experience high mobility, as studies show that military families …

Early Support for Military-Connected Families: Evaluation of Services at NSPCC Military Site

Abstract: While military-connected children and their families share many challenges in common with other families, they also face unique circumstances that can cause additional …

Childcare Report 2016

Abstract: Children (SWDC) status until a dependent child reaches the age of 11. After a child reaches the age of 11, there is no assurance that a situation whereby both parents …

Impact of paternal deployment to the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan and paternal post-traumatic stress disorder on the children of military fathers

Abstract: Background: Little is known about the social and emotional well-being of children whose fathers have been deployed to the conflicts in Iraq/Afghanistan or who have …

Childcare: RAF FF Survey Report

Abstract: In terms of survey results, not a lot has changed from last year, which suggests that not a lot has been done in the interim. What is clear from the responses we …

The impact of military life on young children: A call for early intervention

Abstract: There is a paucity of studies relating to the impact of military life on children under the age of 5, yet these children are undergoing a period of rapid brain …

Researching the experiences of children and young people from armed forces families

Abstract: Children from armed forces families are identified internationally as a group facing challenging situations, circumstances which can have a negative impact on their …

DeVos Eyeing School Choice As Option for Military Families: Education secretary raises idea at conservative forum

Abstract: This piece details actions taken to support military-connected children in the United States by the current administration.

Women service members, veterans, and their families: What we know now

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to highlight what we know now about female service members, veterans, and their families. The experiences of U.S. female service members and …

Better Understanding the Support Needs of Service Leaver Families

Abstract: Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has always considered the family to be an integral component of successful transition for Service leavers moving back to civilian life. The …

Impact of Social Networking Sites on Children in Military Families

Abstract: Youth in military families experience a relatively unique set of stressors that can put them at risk for numerous psychological and behavior problems. Thus, there is a …