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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
May 9, 2019
May 9, 2019
18 min
Dr. Carolyn Davis, School Counselor at Northview Academy in Sevier County School System, shares her perspective as an educator on social, emotional and academic needs of National Guard and Reserve children.
To learn more about the Military Student Identifier (MSI) click here: https://www.militarychild.org/upload/files/resources/FAQs_on_MSI.pdf
May 7, 2019
May 7, 2019
15 min
Extraordinary Military Kid, Harper, has a heart for service and talks about the importance of connection, volunteerism and giving back to the community. You won't want to miss her genuine story of how she ultimately became involved in the MCEC Student2Student program.
https://www.militarychild.org/audience/students
This podcast has been made possible by the generous donation from the Fort Bliss Spouses’ Association.
May 2, 2019
May 2, 2019
30 min
Overview: Do you want to know more about supports and resources for National Guard and Reserve families? Erika Slaton, Program Deputy and Branch Chief for Military Community Support Programs, whose office provides oversight of Military One Source will share the multitude of resources available to NGR families no matter their zip code or status.
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ or Call the Military One Source Call Center at 1-800-342-9647
Dedicated pages on National Gaurd/Reserve specific topics: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/military-life-cycle/separation-transition/guard-and-reserves
Order Free Products: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/products
MWR Digital Library: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/recreation-travel-shopping/recreation/libraries/morale-welfare-and-recreation-digital-library
Plan My Deployment tool – a deployment how-to guide https://planmydeployment.militaryonesource.mil/
Special Needs Parent Toolkit and Education Directory for Children with Special Needs
Resources for Families with Special Needs: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/family-relationships/special-needs/special-needs-resources
Biden Foundation:
This podcast has been made possible by the generous support of the Biden Foundation. If you want to know more about the Biden Foundation check out a podcast we did with them in the fall called Back to School with the Biden Foundation https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-s5m7i-98ec2e .
Apr 30, 2019
Apr 30, 2019
19 min
Extraordinary NGR Military Kid Allison talks about youth taking action, family strength and shares her story about what it was like growing up in a community that was not always aware that she had a parent serving.
Biden Foundation:
This podcast has been made possible by the generous support of the Biden Foundation. If you want to know more about the Biden Foundation check out a podcast we did with them in the fall called Back to School with the Biden Foundation.
Back to School with the Biden Foundation https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-s5m7i-98ec2e
Apr 25, 2019
Apr 25, 2019
42 min
Service Members, Spouses and Parents--Kelly Morrison and Jenny Hartsock talk about what its like to be dual military/dual branch and common issues like childcare and separation for NGR families.
Biden Foundation:
This podcast has been made possible by the generous support of the Biden Foundation. If you want to know more about the Biden Foundation check out a podcast we did with them in the fall called Back to School with the Biden Foundation. You will find the link in the show notes.
Back to School with the Biden Foundation https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-s5m7i-98ec2e
Apr 23, 2019
Apr 23, 2019
13 min
Extraordinary Military Kid, Kelsey, talks about moving, friends and offers some great advice to other teens. Her dad, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, LTC Eric Flake, MD also shares about building a village of hope for all military families with a child with special needs.
Apr 18, 2019
Apr 18, 2019
22 min
Dr. Paul Ban shares five actions parents with children with special or 2E twice exceptional needs can take when advocating for their children in 504 or IEP meetings, along with sharing his insight about gifted education. Register and join us for the webinar recording referenced in the podcast "School Transitions with a Child with Exceptional Needs" after you listen to this interview by clicking on the link below.
Thank you Travis Officers' Spouses' Club for providing generous support for this podcast.
Apr 16, 2019
Apr 16, 2019
21 min
In this Extraordinary Military Kid interview Stefan shares his experiences about moving from overseas to attend college in the United States without his family.
Apr 11, 2019
Apr 11, 2019
19 min
Jim Clark, President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, talks about the partnership that is improving the lives of military families in civilian communities.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America: https://www.bgca.org/
Better Together: https://www.bgca.org/about-us/military/mppp
Find a Club: https://www.bgca.org/get-involved/find-a-club
Youth of the Year Program: https://www.bgca.org/programs/youth-of-the-year/military-youth-of-the-year
Apr 9, 2019
Apr 9, 2019
10 min
Our Extraordinary Military Kid highlight in this bonus episode is Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Military Youth of the Year Kaila who talks about her experiences as a military kid and her platform during her advocacy work for military kids.
You can read an article written by Kaila:
https://www.bgca.org/news-stories/2018/April/5-things-military-kids-wish-you-knew