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April 30, 2018 By admin

N is for Never Forget: New Book Every Military Family Should Own

N is for Never Forget is the perfect POW-MIA book for kids!

Help young readers explore the service and sacrifice made by POW/MIA troops throughout history. N is for Never Forget breaks the concepts into easy to understand chunks. Perfect for home and school!

Filed Under: MilKids Tagged With: book review, N is for Never Forget

April 16, 2018 By admin

The Challenge is On for a Stress Free PCS

Join this FREE mini-course for military families to help make your next PCS smoother and easier. Learn how to move your military child between schools with expert advice!

Join the Stress Free PCS School Transition Challenge and change how you move with your military child. This free opportunity will give your military family all the tools you need to have a smoother PCS!

Filed Under: MilKids, PCS Tagged With: for parents, MilFam, resources, Stress free PCS

April 9, 2018 By admin

Have a Smooth School Move with Your PCS School Binder

Join this FREE mini-course for military families to help make your next PCS smoother and easier. Learn how to move your military child between schools with expert advice!

Sick of stressing over your military move with kids? Make it easier with the PCS School Binder, from the PCS School Transition Challenge and MilKids Ed!

Filed Under: MilKids, PCS Tagged With: for parents, MilFam, PCS, resources

March 26, 2018 By admin

Why Spring is the Best Time to Hire an Education Advocate for Military Families

We’re in the last major stretch of the school year. If you’re facing problems at school, it might seem like it’s too late to get the help you need. It’s never too late! And spring might be one of the best times for military families to hire an education advocate. Why Spring is the Best […]

Filed Under: MilKids, Parent Tips Tagged With: coaching services, for parents

March 19, 2018 By admin

6 Ways an Education Advocate Can Help Your Family Succeed at School

When you’re overwhelmed at your child’s school, adding an education advocate to your team can help your family. It’s not just IEPs and special education either. No matter where you are hitting a roadblock, an education advocate could be the answer to your problems. 6 Ways an Education Advocate Can Help Your Family Succeed at […]

Filed Under: MilKids, Parent Tips Tagged With: coaching services, for parents, talk to the teacher

February 26, 2018 By admin

Why Hiring a School Search Concierge is Perfect for Military Families

Why Every Military Family Should Use a School Search Concierge

You might need a School Search Concierge…and not even know it! Every day, my Facebook feed is flooded, and I mean overflowing, with one kind of question: “I’m moving to XYZ. Which school should I send my kids to?” It’s a totally valid question. Just not one that you should ever rely on Facebook to […]

Filed Under: MilKids, New School, PCS Tagged With: Military Family, new school

February 19, 2018 By admin

14 Things Every Military Family Should Look for in a School

Look for these 14 things when you are choosing a new school for your military family

“What do I look for in a school?” is what pretty much every military family is asking right now. Every parent I’ve ever worked with has asked me that question. It’s super tricky to pin down the things that make a great school. Is it location? Area demographics? Extras? Curriculum? Honestly, it’s all of those […]

Filed Under: MilKids, New School, PCS Tagged With: for parents, MilFam

February 12, 2018 By admin

Why Every Military Family Should Have a School PCS Binder

You probably already have one or two or a billion PCS binders kicking around your house. Somewhere. But did you know you should have a school PCS binder too? Instead of throwing even more papers into your already overcrowded PCS binder, make mini-binders to handle only the school stuff. 

Filed Under: MilKids, PCS Tagged With: for parents, MilFam, PCS, Stress free PCS

February 5, 2018 By admin

Got Orders? PCS Proof Your Military Child’s School Transition

Make your next school change PCS proof when you follow this plan!

Those PCS order just hit…cue the insanity. If you’re moving with school-aged children, the process just got a whole lot harder. School transitions are super hard! Not only are you moving all of your things and your family, you’re also going to be searching for schools. With so many options out there, it’s a lot […]

Filed Under: MilKids, PCS Tagged With: for parents, military child school

September 1, 2017 By admin

The Military Family’s Ultimate Guide to the First Day of School

Shirts still have that new clothes smell. The sneakers are pristine and unscuffed. You even wrote a sweet little note for the lunch boxes. It’s the first day of school! Except that your kids are brand new to the area. You aren’t 100% on the best route to the school. Everyone is a little nervous […]

Filed Under: Back to School, School Tips for MilKids Tagged With: back to school, for parents, MilFam, parent-teacher communication, talk to the teacher

April 4, 2017 By admin

5 Ways to Celebrate MilKids in April

Happy Month of the Military Child!

Filed Under: Family Fun, MilKids Tagged With: for parents, for teachers, MilFam, month of the military child

July 25, 2016 By admin

OCONUS Schools: On-Base or Local?

When you move overseas, deciding where to enroll your kids in school can be challenging. Luckily, Lizann Lightfoot is here to help!

Filed Under: Guest Posts, MilKids, School Tips for MilKids Tagged With: for parents, MilFam

June 27, 2016 By admin

5 Reasons All MilKids Should Have Savings Accounts

Today I welcome Joseph Montanaro, a Certified Financial Planner with USAA, as our guest blogger. JJ is a retired Lieutenant Colonel, USA, with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. To check out JJ’s impressive bio, click here!

Filed Under: Guest Posts, School Tips for MilKids Tagged With: for parents, for teachers, Homeschool, Math, USAA

May 6, 2016 By admin

Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day!

Military Spouse: person married to a service member; doer of all the things: cooking, cleaning, childcare, pet care, emergency home repairs, waiting; superhero.You, yes you, are amazing. You do it all, sometimes gracefully and other times not so much. Occasionally, you need some help. But stuff gets done. You support your spouse, near or far, […]

Filed Under: MilKids Tagged With: MilFam, milspouse, opinion

April 29, 2016 By admin

PCSing with MilKids: Tips and Tricks

It’s a whole new ballgame when you add a school-aged child to the PCS mix. However, there are ways to help smooth the transition.

Filed Under: MilKids, PCS Tagged With: for parents, MilFam, PCS

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