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Every move. Every new school. Every time a military kid starts fresh, there's a story worth hearing and hands-on strategies to help! For educators, family members, and those who work with military families, in this podcast, we listen deeply, learn from experts, and celebrate the lives of military-connected children and young adults. We explore the academic, emotional, and social landscapes they navigate — connecting families and communities to resources, organizations, and schools that help every child show up college-, work-, and life-ready.
Episodes

Jul 16, 2020
Jul 16, 2020
27 min
Extraordinary Military Kid, MCEC S2S™ and Frances Hesselbein Student Leadership Program™ Alumni, Sharod is a first generation college student and entrepreneur as the founder and CEO of Bookmark'd.
Learn more about Bookmark'd at
https://www.facebook.com/bookmarkdofficial/
MCEC Frances Hesselbein Student Leadership Program™
https://www.militarychild.org/programs/frances-hesselbein-student-leadership-program
This podcast has been made possible thanks to the generous support from HEB.

Jul 9, 2020
Jul 9, 2020
49 min
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.

Jul 2, 2020
Jul 2, 2020
37 min
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

Jun 25, 2020
Jun 25, 2020
39 min
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.

Jun 18, 2020
Jun 18, 2020
21 min
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: 4th 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/

Jun 11, 2020
Jun 11, 2020
37 min
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.

Jun 4, 2020
Jun 4, 2020
35 min
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.

May 28, 2020
May 28, 2020
30 min
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.

May 21, 2020
May 21, 2020
16 min
Second grade teacher, Laneesa McDaniel shares her experiences as an educator during the unique school circumstances during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 14, 2020
May 14, 2020
16 min
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.
