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Month of the Military Child - Celebrating Military Kids

The Defense Health Agency celebrates Month of the Military Child in April. There are more than 1.6 million military children who face many challenges and unique experiences because of their parents’ service.

This year, to recognize Month of the Military Child in April, the Military Health System is offering recommendations for parents to help their children process loss and adjust to new places during military moves, and other anxiety provoking events.

Message for Communicators

Celebrating Military Kids

Navigating Military Moves

Coping with Loss

Adjusting to New Normal

Graphics and Social Media Content

Month of the Military Child Graphic

Suggested Social Media Message: “Welcome to #MonthoftheMilitaryChild! This month the #MHS and #DHA celebrate the strength and resilience #MilKids and families show through life changes, like military moves. Moving to a new area or school may bring up feelings of worry. Listen, support, and be there for your children during the transition. https://www.militaryonesource.mil/moving-housing/moving/pcs-and-military-moves/Military One Source webpage #MOMC"


Month of the Military Child Badge

Use this Month of the Military Child badge as an overlay to create your own local MOMC social media posts.


Purple Up Day: April 15

Month of the Military Child Graphic

Suggested Social Media Message: “#PurpleUp today! Wear purple to show support for the military kids in your life today, and to honor the strength, resiliency and sheer might of Military Kids around the globe https://health.mil/MKCHomeMilitary Health Kid webpage #MOMC #CopingWithLoss #MonthoftheMilitaryChild #MilKids"


Month of the Military Child Graphic

Suggested Social Media Message: “Communication is key to helping kids cope with loss, disruption, or grief. https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/activities/when-children-worry/Sesame Street Communities webpage #MOMC #CopingWithLoss #MonthoftheMilitaryChild #MilKids”

Month of the Military Child Graphic

Suggested Social Media Message: “We can’t promise children that the people they love won’t become sick or that things will get easier by a certain date, but we can provide as much a sense of safety as possible. Here are tips for how to help your children process changes, and ease their worries.
#MOMC #CopingWithLoss #MonthoftheMilitaryChild #MilKids https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/activities/when-children-worry/"


Month of the Military Child Graphic

Suggested Social Media Message: “Helping children process grief can be challenging, but it is important for their emotional health and well-being to talk openly and honestly. These resources can help facilitate a conversation. #MOMC #CopingWithLoss #MonthoftheMilitaryChild #MilKids https://militarykidsconnect.health.mil/Caring-for-Our-Youth/Parents"


Month of the Military Child Graphic

Suggested Social Media Message: "Change is a constant for most kids. Parents can help them adjust to change by setting expectations, so they can anticipate a new routine and look forward to the end of the disruption.  #MOMC #CopingWithLoss #MonthoftheMilitaryChild #MilKids
https://militarykidsconnect.health.mil/Caring-for-Our-Youth/ParentsMilitary Kid Connect webpage"


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Month of the Military Child Badge

Use this Month of the Military Child badge as an overlay to create your own local MOMC social media posts.

MOMC Coping with Loss 1

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Month of the Military Child Graphic

Helping children process grief can be challenging, but it is important for their emotional health and well-being to talk openly and honestly. These resources can help facilitate a conversation. #MOMC #CopingWithLoss #MonthoftheMilitaryChild #MilKids https://militarykidsconnect.health.mil/Caring-for-Our-Youth/Parents

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Month of the Military Child Graphic

As the COVID-19 pandemic moves to a new phase, it’s important to help children understand what that means in their community. Communication is critical, so talk to your kids about the “new normal” and answer their questions honestly and simply as possible. #MOMC #CopingWithLoss #MonthoftheMilitaryChild #MilKids https://militarykidsconnect.health.mil/Caring-for-Our-Youth/Parents

MOMC Purple Up

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Month of the Military Child Graphic

#PurpleUp today! Wear purple to show support for the military kids in your life today, and to honor the strength, resiliency and sheer might of Military Kids around the globe! https://health.mil/MKCHome #MOMC #CopingWithLoss #MonthoftheMilitaryChild #MilKids

MOMC Main

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Month of the Military Child Graphic

Welcome to #MonthoftheMilitaryChild! This month the #MHS and #DHA celebrate the strength and resilience #MilKids and families show through life changes, like military moves. Moving to a new area or school may bring up feelings of worry. Listen, support, and be there for your children during the transition. https://www.militaryonesource.mil/moving-housing/moving/pcs-and-military-moves/ #MOMC

MOMC Coping with Loss 3

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Month of the Military Child Graphic

We can’t promise children that the people they love won’t become sick or that things will get easier by a certain date, but we can provide as much a sense of safety as possible. Here are tips for how to help your children process changes, and ease their worries. #MOMC #CopingWithLoss #MonthoftheMilitaryChild #MilKids https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/activities/when-children-worry/

MOMC Talk About It

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Month of the Military Child Graphic

Communication is key to helping kids cope with loss, disruption, or grief. https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/activities/when-children-worry/ #MOMC #CopingWithLoss #MonthoftheMilitaryChild #MilKids

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Last Updated: March 22, 2023
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