April is the Month of the Military Child, the perfect time to celebrate our special little troopers. Military life is hard, but it can be significantly harder for children. Here are some great ways to celebrate your "brats" this month!
Yes Day - Have a yes day! Let your kids dictate what they do for the day...within reason. My kids love this yearly tradition. We pick one day in April, and all bets are off! It gives them a bit of control because, let's be real, we live a lifestyle with no control.
Grab Them Some Books Geared Towards Military Children - There are not many books geared toward military life for kids. However, I was able to meet the great authors who wrote I Move A Lot, and That's Okay and It's Time To Say Goodbye. Both are great books to have for your military kids! Don't forget to check out our Deployments and Kiddos: Ideas to Help Support Them Cope blog to help your little troopers with handling deployments a little bit better! The blog also gives great insight to some additional books and more on ideas to help the time pass while a parent is gone.
Check Out Local Events At Your Base For The Kids - Your local MWR may have some events throughout the base specifically for kids during April! These activities are definitely worth a look! Even if they don't have events, they will have awesome rentals and activities that would make for a fun-filled family day out. Did someone say bounce houses?!
Talk To Them - Open communication is key. Military life is confusing and scary for us adults, so it's important to talk with your kids about the changes in life. It is also important that you let them know how important and special they are. They are an important part within the military family system. They matter and have a voice. It's important to let them see that!
We hope you find some ways you celebrate the special little troopers in your life this month and every month!
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