Audio by Bruce Moody | Military OneSource | 11.18.2024
Hear from teens at a youth center who share their unique struggles and joys, from navigating life in a military town to building friendships and finding their voice. Through personal stories and experiences — such as ziplining over alligators or being part of a cooking club — hear how they connect outside of social media and support each other through the challenges of deployments and......
Audio by Bruce Moody | Military OneSource | 11.14.2024
A longtime partnership between the Defense Department and Boys & Girls Clubs of America empowers military-connected youth and teens and helps them prepare to become the leaders of tomorrow by providing educational, recreational and leadership opportunities in BGCA-affiliated youth centers at military installations worldwide. Host Bruce Moody speaks with 2024 National Military Youth of the......
Audio by Bruce Moody | Military OneSource | 03.26.2024
In this podcast episode, parents will learn ways to connect with their children, including how taking walks with a toddler can improve their language skills, as well as getting tips on how they can better connect with their teenager on a personal level. Parents will also learn ways to maintain engagement with their children as a deployed or separated parent. Host Bruce Moody speaks with......
Audio by Bruce Moody | Military OneSource | 03.15.2024
Learn how the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, installation youth centers and mentorship can inspire military-connected youth to find value, meaning and purpose in their stories and support each other along the way. You’ll hear how a National Military Youth of the Year winner is embracing her role as a motivator and mentor and using the lessons learned in her own journey as a MilKid to help......
Audio by Bruce Moody | Military OneSource | 11.03.2023
Through a partnership between the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and the armed services, youth and teens can enjoy and benefit from all kinds of educational, recreational and leadership opportunities in military Youth Programs and teen centers, which provide a supportive place to connect with peers and mentors. Host Bruce Moody speaks with 2023 National Military Youth of the Year Xavier......
Audio by Bruce Moody | Military OneSource | 06.26.2023
Learn some of the most common challenges teens face and how parents can better relate to and improve their relationship with them. You’ll also learn about outside factors that influence them, the importance of setting boundaries, what the average teen wants from their parents and conversations you should have with them. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Renee Roman, a licensed social worker......
Audio by Bruce Moody | Military OneSource | 06.23.2023
Learn how the School Liaison Program provides support for all education-related matters for military-connected students from pre-K through 12th grade — including help with special education needs. School liaisons are available on all military installations and offer transition assistance to military-connected students and families, including help with school selection, credit transfer, youth......
Audio by Bruce Moody | Military OneSource | 03.28.2023
Learn about Military OneSource programs that can help military children and families navigate challenges, build resilience, foster well-being and contribute to an overall fulfilling childhood. Military OneSource offers non-medical counseling for children 6-12 with a parent present and 13 and older with parental permission, health and wellness coaching for teens ages 13 and older, education......
