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Boys & Girl Clubs of America Names 2023 National Military Youth of the Year
Selected among five regional finalists from Boys & Girls Clubs of America-affiliated military Youth Centers worldwide, Xavier B. of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Campbell Children and Youth Services took home Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s 2023 National Military Youth of the Year title, along with an additional scholarship to support his future plans. Emceed by ESPN sports broadcaster, Lewis Johnson for the fifth year in a row, Xavier was honored during the annual National Military You...Xavier B. of USAG Fort Campbell is named Boys & Girls Clubs of America 2023 National Military Youth of the Year.
Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Honored for Suicide Prevention
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jeffrey Barnes, the installation executive officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point posed for a group photo with installation stakeholders whose hard work and dedication contributed to winning the Marine Corps Suicide Prevention Recognition Award during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, held April 18, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador) Each year, the United States Marine Corps (US...Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point honored for suicide prevention efforts.
Tutoring Resources For Your Student
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The new school year is in full swing. This means a little additional support may be needed in certain academic areas for some students. Many resources available to assist your child in mastering specific skills and subjects. Tutor.com/military --- Tutor.com is free for active military members’ dependents looking to receive one-on-one support from an expert tutor via text/chat or audio. Learners are able to add tutors to their “Favorites,” so they can use them in future s...Enable your student to have a successful year by. sharing these resources. For more tutoring options in your local area, contact your School Liaison.
What's Your Back-to-School Budget Spending Plan?
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School is out for summer, and many of us are looking forward to relaxing. Planning for the 2024-25 school year may be in the far reaches of our minds; however, let’s not push it too far back. If you do, you could risk the potential of spending more money than intended. Here are some helpful tips for back to school on a budget: Take inventory. Identify what your child already has and recycle their gently used clothing. Children constantly are growing, so instead of replacing...Tips to help your spending go a long way this back-to-school season.
Resources to Support Emotional Health
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Marines and families can access a variety of resources to help them navigate life’s challenges, build skills, and develop coping strategies. Chaplains offer 100 percent confidentiality. Community Counseling Program Free counseling services for active-duty service members and their dependents. CCP provides short-term solution focused non-medical counseling over the course of 8-10 sessions. No referral needed. The Family Advocacy Program addresses child and domestic abuse through p...Resources are available to Marines and their families to help them navigate life’s challenges, build skills, and develop coping strategies.
Marine Lands Post-Transition Career in Environmental Consulting
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Maj. Vincent Stigall, Deputy Branch Head, Personal and Professional Readiness Branch at Headquarters Marine Corps, completed an 80-day SkillBridge program with Hiring Our Heroes (HoH) that led to a job in environmental consulting with Metropolitan Solutions located in Portsmouth, Va. Not only did Maj. Stigall receive on-the-job training with an industry leading employer, but he was also able to take advantage of the many benefits that go along with participating in a HoH Corporate Fellowship co...Marine with an air support control MOS lands post-transition career in environmental consulting.
Family Conversations Around Grade School Transitions
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Transitions between grade schools are pivotal moments in a child’s educational journey, marking shifts in academic expectations, social dynamics, and personal growth. For Marine Corps families, these transitions can be both exciting and scary. Families benefit significantly from intentional conversations and resources like the School Liaison Program to support them during these crucial times. Moving from elementary to middle school introduces increased academic demands with a structured s...School Liaisons are here to help guide your family through elementary to middle and middle to high school transitions.
Finding Strength After Domestic Abuse
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This article was written by a civilian staff member at Headquarters Marine Corps. Experiencing domestic abuse can have lifelong implications. Individuals impacted by abuse may feel weak or shame, and often feel alone. However, the fact that you survived or perhaps are currently surviving in an abusive relationship shows that you have more strength than you might feel. While the path to healing is different for everyone, we do know that fitness...Experiencing domestic abuse can have lifelong implications but you are not alone and help is available.
How 24/7 Support Lines Make a Difference
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Victims of military sexual assault are never alone – no matter when or where assistance is needed. Marines and their families have immediate access to resources and referrals by calling their installation’s 24/7 Sexual Assault Support Line. The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Victim Advocates (VAs) and Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARCs) who staff these support lines are dedicated to getting it right. A single phone call may be the only ch...Whether looking for specific information or just someone to talk to about a sexual assault, round-the-clock help is just a phone call away.
Preparing for Natural Disasters as a Marine Corps Family
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Creating a plan to manage natural disasters is an essential element of your Marine Corps family’s readiness. While it may feel like a daunting task, there are numerous resources available to assist you. There are three essential steps in being prepared for an emergency: Stay informed, make a plan, and build a kit. But where do you begin? Resources to help you get started: Ready, Set, Prepare is a workshop provided by Marine Corps Family Team Building...Creating a plan to manage natural disasters is an essential element of your Marine Corps family’s readiness.
Ten Reasons to Pursue a Career in Childcare
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Love working with children and want a fulfilling career? A job in childcare could be the perfect fit! There are numerous benefits to working in the childcare field. Top 10 reasons to work in childcare: 1. Childcare is a stable field. Having a stable career is important and working in childcare provides stability. Childcare will always be needed for working families. Additionally, early childhood education is widely recognized as essential to the growth and development of young children. This...Discover 10 reasons to pursue a career in childcare.
Spouses Making Connections during a PCS
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Searching for a job? Don’t know which installation is the next destination? It’s not impossible to learn the location of your next Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, but it’s certainly not easy. Check out four strategies to connect in advance: 1. Network online. The internet is the easiest way to stay connected and find relevant information on jobs and employment. Update profiles on Indeed or USAjobs and fill out their resume bui...Four strategies to connect in advance of a PCS.
Tips on Going Back to School as a Military Spouse?
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In a September 2022 memo titled, Taking Care of Our Service Members and Families, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III laid out specific actions to improve and enhance support to military members and their families. Helping military spouses meet their educational goals is one way the services are supporting the “taking care of people” effort. Military spouses may be eligible to sign-up for My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) scholarship program? Recently e... Spouse resources to meet your educational goals.
Whole-Hearted Hand-offs Make PCS Better for EFMP Families
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The installation Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) team is a great resource and support for families with PCS orders. One of the primary responsibilities of EFMP is to help families think through, plan, and access specific resources that will help to make the Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move less challenging. As part of our standardized PCS Warm Hand-Off process, families can expect the following support: • Contact from their Family Case Worker following receipt of orde...The Exceptional Family Member Program team is a great resource and support for families with PCS orders. One of the primary responsibilities of EFMP is to help families think through, plan, and access specific resources that will help to make the Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move less challenging.
Dangers of Limited Sleep
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Many factors could be causing you to lose sleep. Luckily, there are things you can do about it to turn those bad habits into good ones. Service members and shift workers are more likely to experience sleep disturbances, which can lead to: Weight gain. Sleeping too little may prompt you to eat bigger portions and/or crave junk food. Impaired memory. Lack of sleep can affect your ability to think, remember, and process information. Impaired reaction time. Lack of sleep puts you a...Many factors could be causing damage to your sleep. Luckily, there are things you can do about it to turn those bad habits into good ones.
Five Health Care Checkups for Your Child Before School Starts
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Summer isn’t quite over yet, but it’s almost back-to-school season. For parents, this means that it’s time to make a list of all the things your child needs for the new school year. As you begin to shop for new notebooks, pencils, binders, and clothes, don’t forget your child’s school-related health checklist. Now is the time to schedule appointments and beat the rush, as health care providers are usually busy just before the school year begins. TRICARE provide...TRICARE covers many preventative health services with no out-of-pocket costs for families. Follow this checklist for your child’s back-to-school health care needs.
Plan Ahead for a Sane Summer with the Kids at Home
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Some families thrive with strict summer schedules, while others manage best with only general guidelines. Whichever feels best for your family, consider using the following tips to help make this your best summer yet! 1. Embrace Boredom. Boredom is not a problem to be solved. It is an itch to scratch. Rather than stepping in when you hear the inevitable “I’m bored,” give your kids some time and space to explore the boredom. Watch their curiosity and ima...Five tips to make this your best summer yet!
Use Your Creative Side to Strengthen Your Coping Skills
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Coping with emotions is a life skill that helps us adapt to challenges. Tapping into your creative side is a great, fun resource for healthy emotional expression. You don’t have to be an artist to do so! Creativity is expressed in many forms like visual art (e.g., drawing, painting), writing, cooking, or dancing. In visual art, images describe inner feelings and thoughts. When using art to express intense emotions, we experience catharsis, an emotional release that provides relief and red...Whether making art alone, with your family, in the community, or with an art therapist, creative coping can help you “draw” your way to better health and family readiness.
Don’t Sleep on Sleep Continuity
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Why does sleep continuity matter? Sleep continuity is the ability to sleep through the night without waking up and plays a significant role in the ability to cope with stress and regulate emotions. Disrupted sleep continuity is often referred to as fragmented sleep or interrupted sleep. If not feeling refreshed in the morning or experiencing daytime sleepiness, disrupted sleep continuity may be to blame. What are the effects of sleep continuity disruption? ...Good sleep continuity is key to waking up feeling refreshed and limiting daytime sleepiness.
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Discusses Resiliency, Trauma, and Stress
19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, offers his perspective about resiliency and post-traumatic stress for PTSD Awareness Month. The Marine Corps continues to raise awareness and offer unwavering support to those impacted by PTS. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Santicia Ambriez-Stippey)
Do You Fight Fair in an argument?
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Conflict is a normal and healthy part of every relationship. Well-managed conflict can promote growth, intimacy, and trust in a relationship. Unresolved conflict, poor communication, and unhealthy interactions can chip away at the foundation of a relationship and increase relationship dissatisfaction. Here are some guidelines for resolving conflict fairly in your relationship. Do not avoid it. Avoiding the issue will not make it go away. Pick a time and a place to discuss the problem. Leaving...Conflict is a normal and healthy part of every relationship. Well-managed conflict can promote growth, intimacy, and trust in a relationship. Unresolved conflict, poor communication, and unhealthy interactions can chip away at the foundation of a relationship and increase relationship dissatisfaction.
Connecting with the Program Staff and Your Peers for Mentoring and Support
Did you know that every major Marine Corps installation has an Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) office, with subject matter experts standing by to assist you with your disability-related needs? The EFMP team of professionals connects families with resources and referrals that will help grow their network of support and reduce additional stressors faced by families. Looking to connect with the local EFMP team? Be engaged. EFMP staff conduct quarterly check-ins with enrolled families. Us...The EFMP team of professionals connect families with resources and referrals that will help grow their network of support and reduce additional stressors faced by families.
Talk To Your Teens About Dating Relationships
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Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Youth Risk Behavior Survey in 2019 indicates that among U.S. high school students who reported dating during the 12 months before the survey: About 1 in 12 experienced physical dating violence. About 1 in 12 experienced sexual dating violence. Youth who are victims of teen dating violence are more likely to experience depression and anxiety symptoms, engage in unhealthy behaviors like using tobacco, drugs, and alcohol,...
Sleep = Brain Power
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Sleep is essential for everyone and it’s part of a healthy lifestyle. Children need more sleep than adults. Studies show that kids who regularly get an adequate amount of sleep have improved attention, behavior, learning, memory, and overall mental and physical health. Getting enough sleep benefits you and also sets a good example for the kids in your life. Exercise your brain by learning a new hobby, volunteering your time, taking an education course, obtaining a certificate,...Sleep is essential for everyone and it’s part of a healthy lifestyle.
The Importance of DEOCS and WGR Surveys
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Marines live by a set of enduring core values that form the bedrock of their character. These values guide their actions and bolster their resolve. Honor, courage, and commitment lead them to victory over the physical, mental, and moral battles faced during combat or while serving in our communities on behalf of our nation. Marines have an opportunity to complete two surveys that help the Department of Defense (DoD) address issues and shape decisions about programs and policy. By s...This year, DoD will make the WGR available to service members who complete the DEOCS. Marines’ responses will tell leaders what the Marine Corps is doing well, what can be improved, and what needs to be changed.
Experience and Empathy Ensures Superior Service to Families of the Fallen
One small moment is all it takes to make an impact on the lives of families who have experienced a loss. In those moments, the simplest gestures, often the ones that are most overlooked, mean more to them than anything. These families need someone to provide them with care, service and support. It’s these moments that James Gorham, the U.S. Marine Corps liaison assigned to Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations, strives to provide to each family member under his care. Gorham, a...Providing care, service, and support during the hardest moments for our military families.
Back to School on a Budget
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School is out for summer, and many are looking forward to relaxing. Planning for the 2023-2024 school year may be the last thing on our minds, but getting an early jump start can save time by beating the rush and, most importantly, save money. Try these helpful tips to go back to school on a budget: 1. Take inventory: Identify what your child already has and recycle their gently used clothing. Children are constantly growing, so instead of replacing their entire closet all at once, pri...Tips to go back to school on a budget.
Read Beyond the Beaten Path
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This summer, we encourage readers of all ages to Read Beyond the Beaten Path. Join us for “Summer Camp at the Library”, listen to adventure stories, explore the outdoors, learn some survival skills, make some nature crafts and you may see some special animal and reptile visitors. Whether you read books, eBooks, graphic novels, or listen to audio or digital audiobooks, you can explore beyond the beaten path this summer! Join your installation library&rsq...This summer, we encourage readers of all ages to Read Beyond the Beaten Path. Join us for “Summer Camp at the Library”, listen to adventure stories, explore the outdoors, learn some survival skills, make some nature crafts and you may see some special animal and reptile visitors.
Connecting to Others through Clear Communication
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Communicating across generations is essential to connecting with the people around us and is one of the most challenging skills one can acquire. Our environment, upbringing, and age, influence how we communicate with others. The generation in which we were raised, educated, informed, and socialized; directly influence how we express ourselves to others. It is easy to misinterpret tone and meaning of a conversation when the expressions aren’t clear. Have you ever received an email or...Ever received an email or heard a term and had absolutely no idea what they were saying? Clear communication is key to building that connection to others.
Five Key Elements to Healthy Relationships
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A relationship is a way two or more people are connected or the way they behave toward each other. You might have romantic, friend, professional, and family relationships. Healthy relationships include boundaries, self-control, communication, and respect. In healthy relationships, people feel supported, connected, and independent. Those in healthy relationships experience less stress, report lower levels of depression, and live longer. Healthy relationships often bring out the best in people,...Five key elements to healthy relationships: trust, equality, loyalty, communication, and respect.
L.I.N.K.S. PSA
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Lifestyle, Insights, Networking, Knowledge, and Skills, or L.I.N.K.S., is an interactive acculturation program to Marine Corps life and the local installation. Participants learn about Marine Corps history and ranks, local installation resources, services, benefits, military pay, separations and deployments, communication styles, investing in the community, and Marine Corps traditions and etiquette. Services Promotes positive adjustment and improved individual and family functioning. Train...
Maintaining Your Peace While Vacationing
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In nature, plants are not intended to be in blossom year-round. They go through seasons of dormant rest, which help them to build strength and bear more fruit in their proper season. So, what does this have to do with maintaining peace during vacation? Well, the cycles of nature can serve as a valuable lesson to us all. Yes, we may believe we must be constantly productive, but take a step back and reevaluate this desire. Routine and scheduled rest is essential, and often, we inte...Four simple tips to maintaining peace during vacation.
Family-Style Dining Helps Kids Build Social and Problem-solving Skills
Teachers and children sitting together to enjoy a meal or snack is an example of family-style dining. Family-style dining includes: Teachers and children eating in small groups at a child-size table and chairs. Children assisting in setting the table with serving platters, bowls, and milk pitchers that are small enough for toddlers to manage. Toddlers and preschool children self-serve their meals and teachers assist if needed. Teachers guide children hand-over-hand so they can practice se...Children benefit from family-style dining in a child care setting.
Leveling the High School Sports Playing Field for Service Members’ Children
Physical fitness is part of Marine Corps Total Force Fitness and an important part of personal development for Marines and their families. Children who play sports build physical strength and stamina, self-esteem, social-emotional intelligence, and motor skills. The children of service members can experience obstacles participating in sports because of the transient military lifestyle. A common hurdle to overcome for high school athletes is missing out on tryouts. The Military Interstate Child...Military students face many challenges both academically and in sports. The Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission is legislation that levels the playing field and addresses common issues for students impacted by a PCS move.
Spouses Benefit from Self-Care While Marines Are Deployed
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The home front can become overwhelming and stressful while your Marine is deployed. Oftentimes, taking care of yourself gets put on the back burner due to the many demands of daily life. During the midway point of the deployment, it is normal to feel like time is standing still and the day of your Marine’s return is too far away to count down. It’s OK to give yourself permission to take care of you to better take care of others. Taking care of yourself is a great opportu...It is important to care for your mind, body, and spirit throughout your Marine’s deployment.
Find Joy During the Holidays
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The holidays can be a wonderful time of year. The decorations, festive music, and images of families sharing happy memories inspire holiday cheer and togetherness. But the holidays may be stressful for those unable to connect with family because of a deployment or geographical separation. For singles, the idea of spending the holidays alone can create isolation, loneliness, or disconnectedness. However, it is still possible to celebrate the season with the spirit of joy, even if spending this...Creative tips to stay connected this holiday season.
Be Present in The Moment
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Mindfulness is a skill that involves focusing attention on the present moment, rather than dwelling on the past or thinking about the future. Mindfulness can be practiced anytime and anywhere, but that does not mean that it is easy to focus our minds on the present moment. With so many different distractions in today’s society, it could be difficult to take time to focus on the present. Whether it is worrying about a task that is due or an assignment you may have messed up on in the past,...Mindfulness is a skill that involves focusing attention on the present moment, rather than dwelling on the past or thinking about the future.
How To Improve Your Credit Score in the Upcoming Year
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The Personal Financial Management Program (PFMP) offers education, training, counseling, and financial information and referrals to assist Marines and their families in achieving and sustaining personal financial readiness. The Consortium for Health and Military Performance offers these tips for getting your finances in order: Track daily spending. Create a budget and use it to track what comes in (income), what goes out (expenses), and what’s left over (your savings) each month. Mak...A solid understanding of personal finances will help with understanding the impacts on credit scores, and how to improve them.
Reducing Alcohol Consumption to Improve Physical Fitness
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Manage how alcohol impacts your health, career, relationships, and physical fitness by focusing your attention on your drinking patterns and habits. Intentions. Identify any effects alcohol has on your health and fitness. Write down goals regarding alcohol use and put them somewhere to view frequently. Try reducing one drink at a time. Consuming one less drink is a step toward success. Awareness. Take notes on how much you drink, when and where you drink, and who you drink with. Keep tra...Reducing Alcohol Consumption to Improve Physical Fitness
Strengthen Your Bond by Setting Relationship Goals
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The term “relationship goals” is used to describe a couple who appear to have everything one may want in a relationship. But, underneath the surface, that relationship takes effort, communication, and dedication. Setting relationship goals is a way to commit to something together and show you care about the relationship. Developing common goals encourages working as a team to enhance and sustain the relationship and deepens the bond. There are many goals that can strengthen a relat...Five steps for creating relationship goals.
Hard Work Pays Off for College-bound Marine
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The Leadership Scholar Program (LSP) assists qualified Marines prepare academically and apply to highly selective colleges and universities throughout the country. LSP helps Marines find the most expeditious route to achieving their educational objectives. Sgt Eugene Oh possessed a highly specialized skill set, graduating at the top of his class in both basic and advanced training and successfully completing three military schools with honors. Throughout his tenure, he remained committed to e...From the battlefield to the classroom, Sgt Oh credits the Leadership Scholar Program staff for their support as he prepares to further his education.
New Kid in School
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The first few days of school can be stressful for any student. Being a new student at a school may bring on additional stressors for the student and their family. Here are a few helpful ways to reduce those stressors, while getting acclimated to your new environment: Inquire about installation or community events such as new student events, open houses, or tours of the school. Ask about youth sponsorship. Contact the Child and Youth Programs or School Li...Four helpful ways to reduce new school stressors for both the student and the family.
SECO Assists Military Spouses with Education and Career Goals
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If you’re a spouse looking for career or education guidance, MySECO and their Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) career coaches can provide online assistance. The SECO program offers a range of self-assessments to help you learn more about yourself and the careers that might interest you. Self-assessments can also help you understand your current skills and how they may apply to your career goals. Here are some examples of the self-assessments that are available: Traitify P...Spouse Education and Career Opportunities career coaches are dedicated to supporting our military families by providing assistance and resources to help spouses achieve their education and career goals.
Prevention Starts with You
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The Marine Corps is strengthening its efforts to prevent harmful behaviors, which is a lofty but achievable goal if everyone works together: Marines, families, civilian staff, and the community. What are harmful behaviors? In the Marine Corps, harmful behaviors focus’ on suicide, substance abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence, which includes child abuse. Prevention is not the sole domain of professionals. People prevent things from happening all the time. For example, you drink wa...The Marine Corps is strengthening its efforts to prevent harmful behaviors across the board – including Marines, families, civilian staff, and the community.
Eight Healthy Tips to Digest During National Nutrition Month
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March is National Nutrition Month, dedicated to getting Americans to make more informed choices to develop helpful eating and physical activity habits. Supercharge your March with these eight tips to enhance your life: Reset habits. Nutrition month is an opportunity to reset any habits that aren’t optimizing your life. Look and feel better. The best part about eating healthier is that it will enhance your body composition and make you feel better. Making healthier choices can enhance...Supercharge your March with eight tips to enhance your life during National Nutrition Month.
Childcare Provider Appreciation Day
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Childcare Provider Appreciation Day is celebrated nationally every year on the Friday before Mother's Day. Friday, May 12th, 2023, will be the day to recognize childcare providers' efforts and dedication to providing quality care. By recognizing these dedicated professionals, we are reminded of the importance of their work and the positive impact high-quality childcare has on children throughout their entire lives. Each day, many parents rely on childcare providers to maintain a sa...This year, Childcare Provider Appreciation Day will be celebrated on May 12th. By recognizing these dedicated professionals, we are reminded of the importance of their work and the positive impact high-quality childcare has on children throughout their entire lives.
Know Your Crisis Resources
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It’s midnight, and you can’t sleep because there is too much on your mind. Maybe it is stress at work, you've been feeling down lately, or your spouse’s recent behavior has you worried. You’ve also noticed a Marine in your unit seems to have lost interest in just about everything. What can you do? Where can you turn? Go online and check out the Marine Corps’ Interactive Suicide Prevention and Mental Fitness Resource. (Click on the Prevention Skills You Can U...Marine Corps Suicide Prevention Capability offers an interactive resource to provide suicide prevention and mental fitness skill-building information for all Marines and their families.
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
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Every April, Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) highlights how sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual abuse impact every person in the community. SAAPM is recognized by both civilian and military communities. By raising public awareness, SAAPM aims to educate communities on ways to prevent sexual violence. The Department of Defense’s (DoD) theme for 2024 SAAPM is: STEP FORWARD. Prevent. Report. Advocate. In 2024, we strive to change harmful behaviors, provide sup...Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) is recognized every April by raising public awareness, SAAPM aims to educate communities on ways to prevention sexual violence.
Balancing Ballin' and Being a Kid
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Imagine juggling school, friends, and family while training like a mini pro in just one sport. That's the life of many young athletes who specialize in one sport from an early age. While aiming for the big leagues is cool, experts say focusing on just one sport too young can have downsides for your mind, body, and even your spirit. Let's dive into the world of sports specialization and see what it means for young athletes. Firstly, specializing can mean less mental wiggle room. Picture...Dive into the world of sports specialization and see what it means for young athletes.
Meet Alex and Derek! Childcare Professionals within Child and Youth Programs
Early childhood professionals often choose to work in the field because they had a positive impact from experiences as a child. Alex Martinez, a Program Assistant at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point in North Carolina, grew up in the Marine Corps’ Child and Youth Programs (CYP). As an infant and toddler, she attended a family child care home while her mom worked as a program assistant on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California. Martinez’s journey, f...Celebrating National Childcare Provider Appreciation Day – Meet Alex and Derek!