MCEC Podcast

In this podcast we will chat with Terri Rudy, M.P.A. and Danny Perkins, PH.D. about the THRIVE Initiative Program, from the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State University.  They will share how, in partnership with the Department of Defense Office of Military Community and Family Policy, is implementing the THRIVE Initiative to empower parents as they nurture their children from the prenatal period until their children reach 18 years of age.  We will talk about how the initiative includes face to face, online parenting programs and a range of online resources and interactive learning modules.  Join us to learn more!

https://thrive.psu.edu/

https://militaryfamilies.psu.edu/

In this podcast we will chat with Terri Rudy, M.P.A. and Danny Perkins, PH.D. about the THRIVE Initiative Program, from the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State University.  They will share how, in partnership with the Department of Defense Office of Military Community and Family Policy, is implementing the THRIVE Initiative to empower parents as they nurture their children from the prenatal period until their children reach 18 years of age.  We will talk about how the initiative includes face to face, online parenting programs and a range of online resources and interactive learning modules.  Join us to learn more!

https://thrive.psu.edu/

https://militaryfamilies.psu.edu/

In this podcast we will chat with Danny Perkins, PH.D. from the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State University.  He will share how the Clearinghouse works to help professionals identify, implement, evaluate and improve programs that strengthen military service members and their families. Join us to learn more about this amazing applied research center.

https://militaryfamilies.psu.edu/

You can call The Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State University at: 1.877.382.9185

Or Email at: [email protected]

In this podcast we will chat with Danny Perkins, PH.D. from the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State University.  He will share how the Clearinghouse works to help professionals identify, implement, evaluate and improve programs that strengthen military service members and their families. Join us to learn more about this amazing applied research center.

https://militaryfamilies.psu.edu/

You can call The Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State University at: 1.877.382.9185

Or Email at: [email protected]

As we start the new year listen in to co-founder of The Family Dinner Project and return guest Dr. Anne Fishel as she shares tips and stories from the new book she’s coauthored Eat Laugh Talk that includes 52 weeks of recipes, games and strategies for families during mealtime. 

Do you want to dive deeper into family mealtime?  Check out the recorded MCEC Parent to Parent Webinar The Magic of the Family Meal and download the FREE resource with strategies that you can implement today. Register here and join in today: http://militarychild.adobeconnect.com/webrec5519/event/registration.html

To Learn More About The Family Dinner Project Check out their website: https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/

To view excerpts from the book Eat, Laugh, Talk! The Family Dinner Playbook mentioned in the  podcast click here: https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Laugh-Talk-Family-Playbook/dp/1641701641

As we start the new year listen in to co-founder of The Family Dinner Project and return guest Dr. Anne Fishel as she shares tips and stories from the new book she’s coauthored Eat Laugh Talk that includes 52 weeks of recipes, games and strategies for families during mealtime. 

Do you want to dive deeper into family mealtime?  Check out the recorded MCEC Parent to Parent Webinar The Magic of the Family Meal and download the FREE resource with strategies that you can implement today. Register here and join in today: http://militarychild.adobeconnect.com/webrec5519/event/registration.html

To Learn More About The Family Dinner Project Check out their website: https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/

To view excerpts from the book Eat, Laugh, Talk! The Family Dinner Playbook mentioned in the  podcast click here: https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Laugh-Talk-Family-Playbook/dp/1641701641

Extraordinary kid Tatiana talks with MCEC Student Programs Manager Debra Longley about what it's like growing up overseas.  She shares great advice to other military kids who move often about joining clubs or sports, staying organized--especially during a mid-year move and shares about some anxieties about moving back to America after many years abroad.  

To learn more about the Student 2 Student program mentioned in this podcast check out our website: https://www.militarychild.org/audience/students

"If I  could do it all over again, I would definitely be a military kid........  It's like a roller coaster." High School Senior--Tatiana

Extraordinary kid Tatiana talks with MCEC Student Programs Manager Debra Longley about what it's like growing up overseas.  She shares great advice to other military kids who move often about joining clubs or sports, staying organized--especially during a mid-year move and shares about some anxieties about moving back to America after many years abroad.  

To learn more about the Student 2 Student program mentioned in this podcast check out our website: https://www.militarychild.org/audience/students

"If I  could do it all over again, I would definitely be a military kid........  It's like a roller coaster." High School Senior--Tatiana

Join Military Kids Connect (MKC) Program Lead Dr. Kelly Blasko as she shares how military kids, ages 6-17, can connect with other military kids on MKC to find friends who understand the military lifestyle. MKC offers military kids the opportunity to engage in informative activities, watch videos and connect with an online community that can build resilience, reinforce understanding and teach them coping skills.

Check out Military Kids Connect here: https://health.mil/MKCHome

To learn more about our National Training Seminar in Washington D.C. that Katja and Dr. Blasko mentioned in the podcast check out our website at www.militarychild.org

Join Military Kids Connect (MKC) Program Lead Dr. Kelly Blasko as she shares how military kids, ages 6-17, can connect with other military kids on MKC to find friends who understand the military lifestyle. MKC offers military kids the opportunity to engage in informative activities, watch videos and connect with an online community that can build resilience, reinforce understanding and teach them coping skills.

Check out Military Kids Connect here: https://health.mil/MKCHome

To learn more about our National Training Seminar in Washington D.C. that Katja and Dr. Blasko mentioned in the podcast check out our website at www.militarychild.org