MCEC Podcast

In this Extraordinary Military Kid interview Stefan shares his experiences about moving from overseas to attend college in the United States without his family.

Jim Clark, President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, talks about the partnership that is improving the lives of military families in civilian communities.    www.militarychild.org Boys & Girls Clubs of America: https://www.bgca.org/ Better Together:  https://www.bgca.org/about-us/military/mppp   Find a Club: https://www.bgca.org/get-involved/find-a-club Youth of the Year Program:  https:...

Our Extraordinary Military Kid highlight in this bonus episode is Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Military Youth of the Year Kaila who talks about her experiences as a military kid and her platform during her advocacy work for military kids.     You can read an article written by Kaila: https://www.bgca.org/news-stories/2018/April/5-things-military-kids-wish-you-knew  

Listen in to our "For the Sake of the Child" podcast to hear about the vast array of amazing resources that Sesame Street for Military Families has to offer to help young military-connected children. Children will enjoy hearing their Sesame Street friend, Rosita, share with Louise about how she and her friends on Sesame Street share similar circumstances with military kids.    Visit Sesame Street...

Noah is an Extraordinary Military Kid who talks about lessons that he has learned about "leading from the front".  Listen in to hear his thoughts and  unique perspective about moving Senior year in high school, class rank, college, extracurricular activities, the Student2Student program and Frances Hesselbein leadership program.  Be sure to stay tuned to hear an amazing story about his dad at the...

In this podcast, Kaye McKinley talks about what it’s like to be a grandparent in the caregiver role to military-connected grandchildren. She offers some great suggestions and insight for those who find themselves in the position of being the parent again. Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3) http://www.mic3.net/ SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER https://branchta.org/role-school-liaison-of...

In this podcast we will discuss the amplified challenges that military kids who are identified as gifted often encounter, as they transition, along with the widely varying policies and approaches to gifted education.  Talk to the Teacher author, Meg Flanagan, also offers parents her insights and a positive approach to corresponding with their child’s teacher with easy to follow prompts when parent...

Media can play a critical role in engaging children, parents, and educators in science. Listen in to WGBH’s Executive Producer for PEEP, Marisa Wolsky, and children’s app developer, Jillian Orr, as they talk about the new app, PEEP FAMILY SCIENCE, that can help parents confidently engage in science with their children. PEEP FAMILY SCIENCE app was given a 5-star rating from Common Sense Media for “...

Learning Heroes was founded by Bibb Hubbard to help inform and equip parents to best support their children's educational success in her quest to ensure all students are prepared for life after high school. Website: www.bealearninghero.org Readiness Check: www.readinesscheck.org Here is the link to the Parents2018: Going Beyond Good Grades report.  The free tools and resources, Readiness Check, an...

Parents have you moved with a child who is enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)?  Listen in to Dr. Ed Tyner, Dr. Paul Ban and Rebecca Lombardi as they share WHAT’S NEW in EFMP and a TON of resources designed to make multiple transitions easier for families as they move from installation to installation. Education Directories: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/leaders-service-pr...

Tara, Susan and Katja, MCEC For the Sake of the Child podcast hosts, talk from a parent perspective on choosing advanced courses for their children.  Each share their personal experiences and ask questions about course selection (Pre-AP, AP, dual enrollment and honors classes) , GPA, class rank, and weighted grading.    College Board website mentioned in the podcast: https://www.collegeboard.org/...

In this podcast, Dr. Dell Mc Mullen the director of DoDEA schools in Europe shares some strategies military parents can use to make a smooth transition into a DoDEA school.  Her insights will also address some common concerns and questions parents have as their children transfer.   U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity:  https://www.dodea.edu/   Student to Student:  https://www.militarychi...

In this podcast, learn more about the Department of Education’s Military Affairs Team’s mission and work, collaboration with the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), and Department of Education resources available to military-connected students and families.  Hear a message from Secretary DeVos—“Re Think School” and her priorities.   Visit the Department of Education’s website at www....

Listen in to a podcast with educators and authors of Seasons of My Military Student, Dr. Amanda Trimillos and Stacy Allsbrook-Huisman, as they share practical ideas for parents as their military kids go through Seasons of Transition™.  You will also learn more about student exit plans, meeting with the teacher and hear a story about how the Interstate Compact (MIC3) had a direct impact on student...

Please join us for a 2-part series with College Education Specialist, Kerri Beckert at Anchor Collegiate, as she shares important tips military families need to know about preparing their military student for college. In Part 2- “What are Colleges Looking for in a Student”- we talk about the college search today, tips on classes and admission as well as helpful hints for the OCONUS student.   To f...

Please join us for a 2-part series with College Education Specialist, Kerri Beckert at Anchor Collegiate, as she shares important tips military families need to know about preparing their student for college. Listen in to Part 1- “Paying for College”- where we discuss FAFSA, money and what to consider when looking at the cost of college.   Find the Parent to Parent webinars Completing the FAFSA &...

Georgeann McRaven, the wife of retired Navy Admiral Bill McRaven, offers words of wisdom on building strong families after 36 years of marriage and 17 military moves.  Listen in to hear her advice about making friends, the high school years and staying connected. www.militarychild.org Creating Strong Families webinar link:  https://events-na5.adobeconnect.com/content/connect/c1/968319730/en/events...

In this podcast military spouse Lynda MacFarland and her daughter Maggie Phillips share insight on open communication in their family and share some uplifting stories about the military life experience.   Register for the MCEC National Training Seminar (NTS) being held July 23-25 at Renaissance Washington DC Downtown Hotel by visiting our website at: www.militarychild.org To learn more about Drown...

MCEC board member, Dr. Cortez Dial, talks about some of the common roadblocks military children encounter as they transition from school to school along with a practical support that schools can provide to help parents best prepare as their children move from place to place.   To listen to the podcast interview between MCEC CEO and President Dr. Mary Keller and Eric Waldo titled “The Children That...

Dr. Yalda T. Uhls, Senior Advisor for Common Sense Media and author of Media Moms & Digital Dads: A Fact Not Fear Approach to Parenting in the Digital Age answers parent’s questions and offers insight and practical advice about establishing screen time boundaries. Military Child Education Coalition www.militarychild.org Media Moms & Digital Dads: A Fact Not Fear Approach to Parenting in the Digita...

What can military parents do to lay the foundation for open communication with their kids?  This podcast on communication and love is the second in a monthly series with pediatrician Dr. Ken Ginsburg, who is the Co-Founder and Director of the Center for Parent and Teen Communication, author Raising Kids to Thrive.  Listen in as he shares advice on effective listening and  how to express love to ou...

Join us as we talk with Bruce Shahbaz and Karen Lanning about what the College Board offers to help college-bound high school students be successful in achieving their post-secondary goals. Find out how students can earn college credit at a significant discount, as well as, improve their SAT scores by as much as 200 points. www.militarychild.org   https://www.collegeboard.org/ Big Future: https://...

The Military Child Education Coalition Call for the Arts is a visual arts and writing initiative that allows military kids to communicate pride in their parents, celebrate their military-connected lives and acknowledge their grief and worry through art.  In today's podcast we will hear from Susan Connolly who is charge of the initiative along with hearing the stories of two exceptional military ki...

In today’s podcast, Dr. Leanne Knobloch, a Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Illinois and MCEC Science Advisory Board member, will talk about her findings from research on how military families communicate during reintegration after deployment along with practical application and resources. www.militarychild.org   Register for the FREE MCEC Parent to Parent webinar...

Dr. Mike Matthews from the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership at West Point and Dr. Kristina Callina from the Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development at Tufts University talk about emerging strategies at the US Military Academy and the Army that aim to foster and promote character development in cadets and soldiers.   This podcast will share practical advice parents can u...