MCEC Podcast

Two friends talk through a spouse’s journey to discovery about a Service Member’s Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

This podcast has been made possible because of generous support from HEB.

Listen in to a question and answer session where Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg shares powerful resources to help our kids build resilience in these uncertain times. 

To participate in the FREE MCEC Parent to Parent webinar and download register here: Building Resilience in These Uncertain Times with Dr. Ken Ginsburg

The Center for Parent and Teen Communication https://parentandteen.com/

Books that Dr. Ginsburg discussed in this podcast: 4th edition Building Resilience in Children and Teens, Raising Kids to Thrive and Reaching Teens

https://www.mghpact.org/for-parents/publications-for-parents/

Parents facing the challenges of a serious illness might find a number of PACT’s publications helpful. In addition to PACT’s publications, you may also want to visit other resources on our site, a section that provides a sampling of other helpful sources of information for both people who are ill and professionals who care for them.

Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child When a Parent is Sick

Paula Rauch & Anna Muriel. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2006.

This practical guide helps parents understand their child’s stage of development, temperament, emotions and possible reactions at difficult times. A supportive text for parents as they encourage and foster their child’s resiliency, emotional health, and well-being.

PFLAG https://pflag.org/

The Trevor Project https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Families looking for a residential treatment program for their military children might feel hopeless, overwhelmed, confused and consumed with questions.  Rob McCartney, CEO of The Barry Robinson Center, shares questions parents can ask when considering treatment centers and what they can look for when considering different treatment options.  

Cara Candal serves as Director of Educational Opportunity for ExcelinEd focusing on private school choice. In today’s episode she talks about what school choice is, the options it provides, and how to navigate different programs to find the right school for each military student.

https://www.excelined.org/

MCEC Master Parent Educator Louise Webb and Claire Wood military spouse, homeschooling mom, writer, and podcaster talk about the beauty of homeschooling along with providing some tips on transitioning from one school setting to another successfully. 

Claire calls home anywhere the Army sends her. Claire loves reading, writing, getting outdoors, and hosting friends in her home. Her book Mission Ready Marriage is available on Amazon. She hosts a weekly podcast, Advice Not Given that can be found on your favorite podcast player. 

Army Emergency Relief: Home Schooling Assistance Program https://www.armyemergencyrelief.org/

Home School Legal Defense Association https://hslda.org/

MCEC Parent to  Parent webinar mentioned in this podcast 0920A - Homeschooling and the Military Family

This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support from HEB.

Second grade teacher, Laneesa McDaniel shares her experiences as an educator during the unique school circumstances during the COVID-19 pandemic.

MCEC Student 2 Student™ has helped to transform Kendell’s life, helping him to get on the right track, build his leadership skills and open the door  to opportunities he has never had before. 

https://www.militarychild.org/audience/students

This podcast has been brought to you thanks to the generous support from HEB.

Military parent Tina talks about how boarding school became a reality for her daughter.  She answers questions about the selection process, finances and the benefits and drawbacks of having a child away from home during high school.  

The search tool Tina mentions in this podcast is NICHE. You can find out more here: https://www.niche.com/

Thank you West Point Spouses Club for providing generous support for this podcast.

In partnership with local education agencies, MCEC Military Student Transition Consultant™ Programs support transition, academic and social/emotional needs of mobile students and families while also providing resources and support to school and community members. 

Melissa talked about our MCEC Student Programs. Learn more at https://www.militarychild.org/audience/students

Tim reffered to MIC3 in his interview you can learn more about the Military Interstate Compact here: http://www.mic3.net/

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Have you ever been curious about what it's like to attend a boarding school? Military kid Avalon, and her mom Tina, share their impressions of this unique learning environment.

Join us back next week to hear more from the interview with Tina who will share more experiences from a parent's perspective.

This podcast was sponsored by HEB.