Military children experience unique challenges related to their parents’ service. However, there are ways to help children adapt.
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April is the Month of the Military Child. Currently, more than 1.6 million children of military parents experience unique challenges and experiences related to their parents’ service, according to the U.S. Department of Defense.
An Interview about the Challenges That Military Children and Families Face
I recently interviewed Retired Army Colonel Deb Engerran, Psy.D., ABPP, about the special challenges that military children face, especially when their parents are on active duty. Colonel Engerran is an adult and pediatric psychologist, board-certified in child and adolescent psychology.
