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Military Families
We’re here to help equip families with child-friendly tools to tackle the unique challenges of military life.
Mi Familia: Sunny Day Song
Sing along with Rosita as she celebrates sunny days with her military family!
Navigating change is a big part of military life. These resources can help families embrace it!
![Elmo playing ball with Katie.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Veterans_Video_KatieHelpsElmo-667x500.png)
Katie Helps Elmo See the Adventure
Big changes? Big feelings? Big adventure!
![Where I've Been, Where I'm Going printable map.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Veterans-Printable-WhereIveBeen-1-667x500.jpg)
Where I’ve Been, Where I’m Going
It can help children to have a concrete reminder of where they’ve been and where they’re going!
![Elmo in a superhero cape.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Veterans_Video_ItsAnAdventure-667x500.png)
It’s an Adventure
A good way to deal with changes is to look at them as the beginning of new adventures.
![What Changes? What’s the Same? printable.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ViatrisBundle2-Printable-WhatChanges-667x500.jpg)
What Changes? What Stays the Same?
Big changes can be scary for everyone, but there are things you can do to help.
![A parent showing her child something on a a phone.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Veterans_Article_ChangesBigAndSmall-1-667x500.png)
Changes Big and Small
In the middle of changes, it’s important to keep children feeling hopeful, excited, and reassured about old connections and new adventures.
![Parent giving their child a piggy back ride.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Veterans_Article_ItsAnAdventure-667x500.png)
Adventure Together
Keeping a positive attitude and encouraging a spirit of adventure can make a real difference.
When families work as a team, there is nothing they can’t do. And everyone has a part to play!
![Rosita.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Thumb_CaregivingPodcast_SunnyDays-667x500.png)
Sunny, Stormy, Cloudy Days Podcast
No matter what type of day, sharing feelings and doing simple activities together can help you keep connected.
![Elmo and Rosita.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/SSIC_AMZ_Video_MealPlanning-667x500.jpg)
Meal Planning
Healthy eating is a great form of self-care, especially if you have a plan.
![...And Keep Talking printable.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Veterans-Printable-KeepTalking-1-667x500.jpg)
…And Keep Talking
It’s important to know what’s going on for children, and to help them talk it out!
![Elmo and his dad Louie.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/SSIC_AMZ_Video_DailyMovement-667x500.jpg)
Daily Movement
Moving as a family is great self-care, and can be easy and fun.
![A parent holding hands with their two children.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Veterans_Article_FeelingsAndCommunications-1-667x500.png)
Feelings and Communication
Communication is key to making everyone feel secure and open to changes.
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![Elmo and his dad Louie.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/SSIC_AMZ_Video_DailyMovement-667x500.jpg)
Daily Movement
Moving as a family is great self-care, and can be easy and fun.
![Elmo and Rosita.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/SSIC_AMZ_Video_MealPlanning-667x500.jpg)
Meal Planning
Healthy eating is a great form of self-care, especially if you have a plan.
![Elmo hugging his dad Louie on a Fall day.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/SSIC_AMZ_Video_StillAndQuiet-667x500.jpg)
Being Still and Quiet
Self-care can be as easy as creating a little quiet.
![Elmo and his mom Mae.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/SSIC_AMZ_Video_KeepItSimple-667x500.jpg)
Keep It Simple
Sometimes self-care means choosing the easier way to do things.
![Rosita and her dad.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/SSIC_AMZ_Video_WhatWentWell-667x500.jpg)
What Went Well?
Self-care can be as easy as finding little wins throughout the day.
![Wherever I Am, We Can Still Be Friends activity sheet.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Veterans-Printable-WhereverIam-1-667x500.jpg)
Wherever I Am, We Can Still Be Friends
![Two parents and a child on the couch.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Veterans_Video_CommunityCounts-667x500.png)
Community Counts
Amid changes, building a supportive community and family are key to your well-being.
![What Changes? What's the Same? activity sheet.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Veterans-Printable-WhatChanges-1-667x500.jpg)
What Changes? What’s the Same?
In every adventure, some things change, but others stay the same.
![Parent giving their child a piggy back ride.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Veterans_Article_ItsAnAdventure-667x500.png)
Adventure Together
Keeping a positive attitude and encouraging a spirit of adventure can make a real difference.
Discover more resources for parents, caregivers, and providers.
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Veterans
When parents transition out of military service, so do kids. Work together as a team and offer support in any way you can.
![A parent tying their child's shoelace on the sidewalk.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Resiliency_Topic-768x576-1-667x500.jpeg)
Building Resilience in Children and Families
Give children tools and coping skills to overcome both little and big challenges to help them learn and grow.
![A little boy being held by his father.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Emotions-768x576-1-667x500.jpeg)
Children’s Feelings
When you help children to understand and express their emotions, you help them grow and thrive.
![Big Bird with a Military family](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/big-bird-2300.jpeg)
![A moving truck.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ThebIGMovingAdventureApp-1040x780.jpg)