MCEC Podcast

Orion Military Scholarships

Orion Military Scholarships, in recognition of the courage and devotion of our military personnel, offers scholarships to select US boarding schools for children from active duty military families.

Orion Military Scholarships create opportunities for eligible children of active duty military personnel to attend select U.S. boarding schools.

Given that most military children will be relocated at least once during their high school years, enrolling in a boarding school provides students with a continuous four-year experience, without disruption of academic achievement, athletic progress, and social development

 

Here are some important links and contact information mentioned in today’s episode:

MCEC website: www.militarychild.org

Orion Website: www.orionmilitary.org

Contact email address: information@orionmilitary.org

Social media channels:

Instagram: @orionmilitaryscholarships

Facebook: @orionmilitaryscholarships

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/orion-military-scholarship-fund-inc/

Twitter:  @Orion_Military

 

Lisa Molinari's military spouse column and blog (appears weekly in Stars and Stripes):  https://themeatandpotatoesoflife.com/

 

Lisa Molinari's book (humorous memoir about military family life):  https://www.amazon.com/Meat-Potatoes-Life-True-Lit/

 

Column about how Molinari children went to boarding school on military scholarships: https://themeatandpotatoesoflife.com/boarding-school-scholarships-offer-military-children-uninterrupted-education/

 

New York Times Opinion piece by Francis Tilney Burke on military children changing schools:  https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/08/opinion/military-families.html

 

This podcast was made possible because of the generous support from HEB.

The Future of the SAT

This episode with answer common questions about the Future of the SAT with Bruce Shahbaz and Priscilla Rodriguez from the College Board. 

To register for the FREE MCEC Parent to Parent webinar on this topic:The Future of the SAT http://militarychild.adobeconnect.com/webrec1820b/event/registration.html

http://www.satpractice.org

http://www.collegeboard.org

One Family’s Journey to Discovery about a TBI and PTSD

Two friends talk through a spouse’s journey to discovery about a Service Member’s Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

This podcast has been made possible because of generous support from HEB.

Resources to Build Resilience in Kids During Uncertain Times

Listen in to a question and answer session where Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg shares powerful resources to help our kids build resilience in these uncertain times. 

 

To participate in the FREE MCEC Parent to Parent webinar and download register here: Building Resilience in These Uncertain Times with Dr. Ken Ginsburg

Building Resilience in These Uncertain Times Webinar description: Protecting children includes shaping and building their resilience. We do this best when we intentionally care for ourselves and model for our children how to do the same. Join Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg, Professor of Pediatrics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Craig-Dalsimer Division of Adolescent Medicine and MCEC Science Advisory Board Member, to discuss how to turn our experiences into resilience-building opportunities.

 

The Center for Parent and Teen Communication https://parentandteen.com/

Books that Dr. Ginsburg discussed in this podcast: 4^th edition Building Resilience in Children and Teens, Raising Kids to Thrive and Reaching Teens

https://www.mghpact.org/for-parents/publications-for-parents/

Parents facing the challenges of a serious illness might find a number of PACT’s publications helpful. In addition to PACT’s publications, you may also want to visit other resources on our site, a section that provides a sampling of other helpful sources of information for both people who are ill and professionals who care for them.

Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child When a Parent is Sick

Paula Rauch & Anna Muriel. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2006.

This practical guide helps parents understand their child’s stage of development, temperament, emotions and possible reactions at difficult times. A supportive text for parents as they encourage and foster their child’s resiliency, emotional health, and well-being.

PFLAG https://pflag.org/

The Trevor Project https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Message of Hope for Parents Seeking the Right Residential Treatment Program for their Military Child

Families looking for a residential treatment program for their military children might feel hopeless, overwhelmed, confused and consumed with questions.  Rob McCartney, CEO of The Barry Robinson Center, shares questions parents can ask when considering treatment centers and what they can look for when considering different treatment options.  

School Choice Options for Military Students

Cara Candal serves as Director of Educational Opportunity for ExcelinEd focusing on private school choice. In today’s episode she talks about what school choice is, the options it provides, and how to navigate different programs to find the right school for each military student.

https://www.excelined.org/

Take It One Day at a Time

MCEC Master Parent Educator Louise Webb and Claire Wood military spouse, homeschooling mom, writer, and podcaster talk about the beauty of homeschooling along with providing some tips on transitioning from one school setting to another successfully. 

Claire calls home anywhere the Army sends her. Claire loves reading, writing, getting outdoors, and hosting friends in her home. Her book Mission Ready Marriage is available on Amazon. She hosts a weekly podcast, Advice Not Given that can be found on your favorite podcast player. 

Army Emergency Relief: Home Schooling Assistance Program https://www.armyemergencyrelief.org/

Home School Legal Defense Association https://hslda.org/

MCEC Parent to  Parent webinar mentioned in this podcast 0920A - Homeschooling and the Military Family

 

This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support from HEB.

 

COVID-19: One Teacher's Story

Second grade teacher, Laneesa McDaniel shares her experiences as an educator during the unique school circumstances during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Extraordinary Kid Kendell

MCEC Student 2 Student™ has helped to transform Kendell’s life, helping him to get on the right track, build his leadership skills and open the door  to opportunities he has never had before. 

https://www.militarychild.org/audience/students

This podcast has been brought to you thanks to the generous support from HEB.

Parent Chat: Boarding School--Is that really an option?

Military parent Tina talks about how boarding school became a reality for her daughter.  She answers questions about the selection process, finances and the benefits and drawbacks of having a child away from home during high school.  

The search tool Tina mentions in this podcast is NICHE. You can find out more here: https://www.niche.com/

 

Thank you West Point Spouses Club for providing generous support for this podcast.