Children

Staffing shortages and a lack of facilities have contributed to the long waits for childcare, though the situation has improved somewhat since the pandemic.

The Navy is building more on-base childcare centers and launching new programs to help sailors and their families. But advocates and parents say it’s not enough.

More than two million American children and teenagers live with a wounded or ill veteran. Many help with the veteran's care and face challenges like stress, anxiety, and social isolation.

The study of military dependents found more than 40 percent reported low mental well-being, often because of separations and a lack of connections in their lives.

As part of a special project targeted at military kids, Sesame Workshop and its Muppets are tackling the subjects of race, diversity, and discrimination.

Inflexible work schedules and lack of support can make it tough for new mothers in the military to keep breastfeeding their children.Jesseka King returned…

Kids in military families average six to nine moves before they graduate high school. That means navigating new schools, finding new friends, and catching…

A west coast group is using youth theater to tell the stories of an often forgotten group of children -- kids who grow up in military families.At the La…

The Pentagon doesn't track how many deployed service members are mothers (or fathers). But being a parent while serving the country creates unique…

Homeschooling is becoming more common, and studies suggest that military parents are more likely to homeschool their kids.Even in the middle of the school…