DoD Launches a New Website: Military Youth on the Move!
5/02/2009
Great news for Military youth and families! DoD has launched a
new website, Military Youth on the Move, to replace Military
Teens on the Move. This site is an easy to use resource that
reaches out to youth with creative ways to cope with issues
that arise in the face of a move, such as transitioning to a
new school, saying goodbye to friends, and getting involved in
a new community.
Each page
contains age-specific advice on a given topic, answers to
common questions, and helpful links for additional information
and guidance. The site is filled with bright colors,
photographs, and quotes from other youth to make the site
friendly and engaging.
The
website is divided into three target audiences: elementary
school, middle school, and high school. Users simply click on
their age group to get started. Once inside the site, users
search different topics that pertain to both military youth in
particular and youth in general. For example, within the
elementary school section, youth can find helpful information
about topics as general as bullying and divorce, and as
specific to military youth as how to keep in touch with
friends or start over at a new school or location after a
military move. High school teens can also find topics tailored
to their needs such as preparing for life after high school,
opening up a bank account, and writing a resume.
Moving
once or repeatedly has a significant impact on our youth. Take
some time to sit down with your children and click through the
site. Military Youth on the Move helps to make the transition
as smooth as possible by giving them a safe place to go to get
information and advice.
To
access this great new resource, visit
http://apps.mhf.dod.mil/myom and add it to your favorites
list. |