School-Age Children of Military Families: Theoretical Applications, Skills Training, Considerations, and Interventions

Since the start of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, more than 2 million children in the United States have been directly affected by the deployment of a parent. There are few recent empirical investigations that examine interventions designed to help children within military-connected (MC) schools. The purpose of this article is to provide a brief overview of relevant studies, review some interventions, and call for more research studies to help MC schools develop effective practices and programs to address the unique needs of MC students.