Child-Friendly Resources for Military Families
Helping kids face the challenges of military family life.
In 2006, when military deployments were at record levels, Sesame Street reported for duty with a multimedia initiative to equip families with child-friendly tools to tackle the unique challenges of military life.
From deployments and homecomings to grief and loss, our Sesame Street for Military Families library includes bilingual videos, storybooks, and activities and expands as the needs of military families evolve, addressing effects of the pandemic, emotional well-being, the challenges of caregiving, and more.
In kid-facing videos and activities, Sesame Street pals model how to cope with typical situations for military families. When Elmo’s dad is deployed, he creates a new bedtime ritual: No matter where they are, the family will say “good night” to the same moon. When Rosita struggles to accept her father’s new wheelchair, she soon realizes she’s not alone.
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Said our materials helped their child cope with an injured family member
When a parent serves, the whole family serves — that’s something that military kids can be proud of. Military families often have unique needs and face unique experiences. Sesame Workshop’s proven resources help military families feel strong and connected whether they’re near or far.
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Sesame Workshop is supporting the millions of military and veteran families who provide care to an injured, chronically ill, or wounded family member.
Explore more resources addressing different issues Military Families face.
