A variety of factors affect whether or not dental care is available for the family of active-duty service members stationed overseas. These factors include facility location, branch of service, deployments and staffing fluctuations.
Often times we, logically, think our first stop for over-the-counter medications should be a retail store - The Exchange or the Commissary. We tend to skip over preventative care products because we don’t want to spend the money.
Whether you’ve had drastic surgery or are in a position where leaving home requires a considerable and demanding effort, there are services available to alleviate the stress of everyday tasks. Below are seven services to assist you for when you may be a housebound patient.
Washington, D.C. (September 1, 2020) – The Elizabeth Dole Foundation today announced the national winners of the virtual “Military Kids Have Talent” contest in five age categories:
Wyatt, Shane, Luke, Heidi Winchester (6 and under) – Fayetteville, N.C. (Dance)
If you’ve brought your pet or plan to get one, familiarize yourself with the ins and outs of life for you and your pets while living in the U.K.
REGISTERING YOUR PET
Registration will take place on RAF Feltwell’s veterinary clinic.
Dreading leaving your toddler with the babysitter or at daycare and want to prepare him?
Virtually every parent who has left a toddler with a caregiver has experienced the crumpled face, the arms velcro-locked around your knees, the wail that rips through your heart.
GETTING SETTLED
Moving to Italy is a big change for the entire family. Children certainly feel this impact as they leave behind familiar schedules, classrooms, friends and neighborhoods. Here are ways to make the transition as smooth as possible for your kiddos.
During your time in Italy, you will need to see a doctor and dentist. With limited healthcare services on your installation, you may need to seek out services on the economy. You may feel nervous about going to an Italian provider, but there are things you can do to make this process easier.
It’s important to be open-minded as you search for your new home. Italian homes are much different, smaller and older than what you may be used to. Although the outside of an Italian home may seem a bit run down or small, always go in and take a look inside.
It’s a fine line to maneuver between being involved in your child’s school education and smothering them by trying to smooth over every little problem they encounter or pushing them to excel at every academic endeavor.
Washington, D.C. – The Elizabeth Dole Foundation is hosting a virtual watch party of the finalists in the “Military Kids Have Talent” contest Friday, July 31 at 8PM EST Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Facebook page.
Although they do stir up controversy, zoos are a place where kids can learn about all about our planet’s wonderful creatures in a fun and engaging way.
