Military life places unique demands on military families with children
including frequent moves, disruptions in schooling, family separation,
health care issues, loss of friends, financial hardships,
underemployment of military spouses, and the ever present threat of risk
of injury or death of loved ones deployed. But learning how to navigate
these challenges can help prepare families for those events as they
arise. Here, the authors have assembled information about common problem
areas and have included detailed information about solutions and
resources available. The information in this guide has been carefully
gathered from hundreds of sources and resources and includes the most up
to date information about child services and benefits from the
Department of Veterans Affairs, allowing serving members of the military
with children to quickly access information that they need regarding all
aspects of child care, from raising a family to education, and from
coping with constant moves to grief counseling. It also covers other
critical issues such as wellness, family solidarity, benefits, insurance
and problems such as addiction and domestic violence. Readers will gain
a better understanding of what child services and benefits are available
and how to obtain them as well as secrets for successful relationships
and family bonding.
