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You’re Going Out with Him?

Raising a teenager is tough work. If you’re deployed, you face extra challenges. Let our experts help you understand and stay in touch with your Navy teen when you’re apart.

• Staying Involved in Your Child or Teenager’s Life When You’re Deployed
• Double Duty: Staying Connected with Your Kids When You’re a Deployed Dad (CD)
• Over There: Stories and Insights from Mothers Who Have Deployed (CD)

Back to School Already?

In many parts of the country, teachers are hard at work preparing lesson plans and creating seating charts. If it’s time for your kids to shake the sand out of their shoes and put away the sunscreen, our experts can help with the transition.

• Helping Your Young Child Prepare for a New School Year
• Helping Your Child Adjust to a New Home and School
• Getting Ready for the September Rush

True or False: You’ll burn off that chocolate bar by walking to and from the vending machine.

False. Unless the vending machine is on the other side of town. Learn how to curb your urge to snack as part of our free, personal (by phone or online) Health Habits Coaching Program. Your coach will help you set weight and fitness goals, change your habits, and stay on track.