MCEC Podcast

Description: Philip, Columbus High School Art Club member, explains how their art installation celebrates the military child.   Show Notes: https://www.militarychild.org/programs/the-call-for-the-arts   https://www.instagram.com/pwpaints/?hl=en   This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the AF Officers Spouses Club of Washington, D.C. https://www.afoscdc.com/   Bio: Phillip...

Description: When a military family member needs extra support, it can mean big adjustments for everyone in the family. Rosita and her friend, Rocío, discuss how to embrace this unique situation with a sense of family togetherness.   This program is powered in part by Wounded Warrior Project® to honor and empower post-9/11 injured service members, veterans, and their families. https://www.woundedw...

Description: Chris O provides insight on topics surrounding Third Culture Kids (TCK) and how understanding this concept can help military kids use the skills essential to navigating life successfully.   Show Notes: http://www.chris-o.com/chriso/index.html   Transition- Building a RAFT https://communicatingacrossboundariesblog.com/2014/06/12/transition-building-a-raft/   This podcast was made possi...

MIC3 answers questions regarding the Military Interstate Compact and makes recommendations for families on how they can use this powerful resource. This podcast was made possible thanks to the Air Force Officer Spouses Club of Washington, D.C.   Show Notes: https://mic3.net/   MIC3: Successful Educational Transitions Webinar https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/rec/WN_vWOwIA0jTCaPVW_ZkMNhcw?me...

Description: Sesame Street discusses resources that can help prepare military families on the conversation of racial justice.   This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support from the Air Force Officers Spouses Club of Washington, D.C. https://www.afoscdc.com/   Show Notes:   https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/ https://sesamestreetformilitaryfamilies.org/ A Conversation with Sesa...

Description: Discussing the legal aspects of homeschooling for our military families.  This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support from The Military Spouses’ Association- 29 Palms https://www.msa29palms.org/   Show Notes: https://hslda.org/community/resources-for-military-families https://hslda.org/     Bio: TJ Schmidt Tj was homeschooled starting in the second grade for nearly e...

Description: The Travis Manion Foundation discusses what it looks like and how families can utilize this powerful resource. This episode was made possible thanks to the generous support from the Hickam Officers' Spouses Club https://hickamosc.wildapricot.org/   Resources: Value of Strength Based Parenting - University of Melbourne Article https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-value-of-streng...

Description: Dr. Melissa Brymer discusses how parents and educators can best support their children when it comes to different types of emergencies and how to talk about the impact of a traumatic event, such as a school shooting. Resources: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/creating-school-active-shooter-intruder-drills https://www.nctsn.org/resources/helping-youth-after-community-trauma-tips-educat...

Description: Dr. Rashida Savage from College Board to chats about the SAT and how it’s evolving to better support students. This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support from the Hickam Officers Spouses Club. https://hickamosc.wildapricot.org/   Show Notes: https://www.collegeboard.org/   https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/practice-preparation/official-sat-practice-khan-academy...

Description: Military and veteran kids experience unique stressors that may influence their decisions to engage in risky behaviors such as underage drinking. Join MCEC and Responsibility.org as we bring together experts to discuss how talking with your teens and young adults about alcohol early and often is the best way to keep them safe.  Thank you to the Fort Lee Area Spouses Club for their supp...

Description: Military and veteran kids experience unique stressors that may influence their decisions to engage in risky behaviors such as underage drinking. Join MCEC and Responsibility.org as we bring together experts to discuss how talking with your kids about alcohol early and often is the best way to keep them safe.  Thank you to the Fort Lee Area Spouses Club for their support of this podcas...

Description: The Botts family shares how taking a gap year provided their son with opportunities they didn't know he needed. This podcast was made possible thanks to the support of the Mountain Home AFB Officers Spouses Club https://www.mountainhomeosc.org/   Show Notes: https://events-na5.adobeconnect.com/content/connect/c1/968319730/en/events/event/private/1825780098/2269380534/event_registratio...

Description:  The MCEC webinar team has a great conversation with Natalie Mack, experienced homeschool mom and HSLDA’s Military Outreach Coordinator, about resources to help military families make the most out of homeschooling. This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Eielson Spouses Club. https://eielsonspousesclub.com/   Homeschool Resources for Military families http...

Description: MIC3 Commissioner Laura Anastasio discusses the facts of the Military Interstate Compact and why this resource is so valuable to military students. This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support from the: Funder: Hanscom Spouses Club https://hanscomsc.org/index.html   Show Notes https://mic3.net/ Parent toolkit:  https://mic3.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ParentTrainin...

Description: Hannah shares how being a military connected kid helped in her quest for swimming in college. #FindHome   Show Notes:    https://fausports.com/sports/swimming-and-diving/roster/hannah-garner/11199 Bio:  Howdy!  My name is Hannah Garner.  I am a full-time Division 1 student-athlete at Florida Atlantic University with a marketing major and minor in Hospitality and Tourism. In addition,...

Description: Hannah chats about her identity struggle when her dad retired from the military and how she found a way to stay connected to her military roots. Show Notes: Third Culture Kids: http://www.crossculturalkid.org/ Capstone Paper:  https://mackseyjournal.scholasticahq.com/article/21702-qualitative-comparison-of-the-self-disclosure-tendencies-of-military-dependents-and-missionary-kids   Han...

Alana shares the highlights and the challenges related to being a third culture kid.   Bio: Alana has been a Military Kid since the day she was born on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, January 2010. 12 years later, Alana is and will continue to be a military kid until her dad decides to retire.  At 5 months old, Alana moved from Hawaii to California, where she lived for almost 3 1/2 years and due to di...

Jasmine talks candidly about her struggle with anxiety and her determination to normalize the conversation about mental health.     Show Notes:  https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/ https://www.militaryonesource.mil/confidential-help/non-medical-counseling/military-and-family-life-counseling/ https://www.barryrobinson.org/   Bio: Jasmine has been a Military Kid...

Our “Purple Up” series kicks off with an overview of MCEC's events in April celebrating Month of the Military Child. Use #MilKidStrong on social media to recognize a military-connected child in your community and share their story; #MOMC and #MonthoftheMilitaryChild for discussion throughout the month and #PurpleUp for promotion and celebration of Purple Up Day on April 14th in your area.  Show No...

Description: The Staff of STOMP-Specialized Training of Military Parents will discuss the important role that parents have in advocating for the emotional, medical, and educational needs of their loved ones with exceptional needs. Show Notes: https://wapave.org/specialized-training-of-military-parents-stomp/specialized-training-of-military-parents-stomp-installation-near-you/ https://wapave.org/li...

The Staff of STOMP-Specialized Training of Military Parents discuss the important role that parents have in advocating for the emotional, medical, and educational needs of their loved ones with exceptional needs. Thanks to the Naval Officers Club of San Diego for sponsoring this episode.  https://noscsandiego.com/ Show Notes https://stomp-trainings.padlet.org/STOMP30/ony2yec5gpky800o https://wapav...

Description: The health and satisfaction of Army Families today directly impacts the future of the fighting Force of our Nation. Representatives from the US Army Public Health Center discuss the Health of the Army Family report and their hope it will bring attention to the Army Family health and aid in the understanding of the health needs and concerns of Army Families.   Show notes: Army Public H...

Description: Rylie, a cadet at the West Point Prep School, chats about her experience with MCEC’s Student to Student and how it has influenced her future.   Show Notes:  https://www.westpoint.edu/usmaps   https://www.militarychild.org/programs/student-2-student     Bio: Hi! My name is Rylie and I attend the United States Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS/ Prep School). I am a military ch...

Mil-Kid Tyler and his dad, share their experience of exploring ROTC programs and the Army Service Academy. Show Notes: West Point Summer Leader experience:                    https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/summer-program?gclid=CjwKCAiA9tyQBhAIEiwA6tdCrExoQnrhKQUts-ch-oz40D1sQBjjURwYFuCtoT7mTlIN-s3znXmVqxoCpGYQAvD_BwE DOD INSTRUCTION 6130.03, VOLUME 1 MEDICAL STANDARDS FOR MILITARY SERVICE: A...

The value of a trusted relationship between parents and teachers.   Show Notes:  -Learning Heroes https://bealearninghero.org/ -  Team Up for Success: Resources & Tools for this School Year https://bealearninghero.org/team-up-for-success/ -  Readiness Check https://bealearninghero.org/readiness-check-02/ -  Dear Teacher Letter https://bealearninghero.org/dear-teacher-letter/ -  Parent-Teacher Plan...