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Veteran Parenting Toolkit: Together Building Strong Families | South Central MIRECC
About
Developers: Michelle D. Sherman, PhD, Ursula B. Bowling, PsyD, Jeffrey Anderson, PhD, and Karen Wyche, PhD
The Veteran Parenting Toolkit includes five sets of age-specific parenting materials for young Veteran parents and their partners. Each parenting toolkit addresses the following topics:
- Did you know? (Interesting facts about children this age)
- Cognitive, social and physical development
- Reconnecting with your child after deployment
- How to talk to your child about deployment
- Strengthening your relationship with your child
- Managing common behavioral challenges
- Red flags for concern
- Taking care of yourself as a parent
- Reconnecting with your partner after deployment and communication tips for couples
- Resource guide
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Download the Toolkits
- Provider Guide Download
- Infants (0-12 months) Download
- Toddlers (1-3 years) Download
- Preschoolers (3-5 years) Download
- School-Aged Children (6-12 years) Download
- Teenagers (13-18 years) Download
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Use of these Materials and Finding VA Health Care
Please note that the health care information provided in these materials is for educational purposes only. It does not replace the role of a medical practitioner for advice on care and treatment. If you are looking for professional medical care, find your local VA healthcare center by using the VA Location Directory. This page may contain links that will take you outside of the Department of Veterans Affairs website. VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of the linked websites.
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Last updated: July 28, 2025
