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Whether you are a parent looking for information on child care or child development, or a pre-teen or teen looking for tips on saving money or ways to get involved in your community, we have what you need! Use these resources, tools, and articles to help you make more informed decisions for you and your family.

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Choosing Children's Products
New Parent Support Program
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Developmental Milestones
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Children (6-8 yrs)
Choosing Children's Products
MilitaryKidsConnect.org
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Communicating with Your Children
Money Management
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MilitaryKidsConnect.org
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Home Alone
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Leadership for Pre-Teens
Communicating with Your Pre-Teen
Fitness and Nutrition
Teens (13-18 yrs)
Department of Defense Summer Camp Experiences
MilitaryKidsConnect.org
Getting Involved
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Money Management
Leadership for Teens
After Graduation
Communicating with Your Teens
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Military Family Life
Exceptional Family Member Program
Family Readiness System
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Military Kids Website Helps Parents and Educators

The Military Kids Connect website has been updated! Check out the new features that help parents and educators address difficult topics related to the military lifestyle. Tools include videos and lesson plans for teachers and graphic novels created by military children!

Military Extension Internship Program

The Military Extension Internship Program is a workforce development initiative that provides college students and recent college graduates with practical work experience in child and youth programs on military installations around the world. The MEIP is accepting applications for internships beginning the fall of 2013 between February 1, 2013-March 29, 2013