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A Message to Military Families: Staying Connected

It is important for military parents to ensure their children understand the importance and magnitude of what their family is a part of.

In this video, LTC Keith Lemmon, MD, FAAP thanks military families for their sacrifices and contribution. He also discusses the importance of remaining connected during deployments through emails, video chats, etc.

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Additional Information from HealthyChildren.org:

Additional Resources:

CNN Reports on New AAP Clinical Guideline on the Health and Mental Health Needs of Children in US Military Families (CNN.com)
Coming Together Around Military Families (zerotothree.org)
FOCUS (Families OverComing Under Stress™)
FOX News Talks to Pediatrician on the Effects of Deployments on Families (Fox.com)
Government form to release medical or dental records to a new provider (PDF)

Last Updated: 11/9/2015

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