Thursday, November 24, 2016

To my fellow Marine parents,

The holiday season is officially upon us, and we'd like to begin it by wishing the Marine Parents family a Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you enjoy this special time of year with your family, friends, and loved ones. For those of you who won't be able to celebrate the holiday with your Marine this year, we want you to know that we appreciate the sacrifice your Marine and family are making on our behalf.

If you'd like to learn how you can help make it a happy holiday season for our Marines, please check out our first article.

November is a time to honor and recognize caregivers, military families, and our warriors. To learn more,  please read our additional articles. 

God bless, Happy Thanksgiving, and Semper Fi!
Giving Tuesday: November 29, 2016

In November we have one day for giving thanks, two for getting deals, and now we have a day to give back. Be a part of this global celebration of generosity and giving back by joining Marine Parents on November 29 as we make it a happy holiday season for our Marines.

The Marines have our back. They protect our freedom and our great country. Now as these warriors return from combat to a civilian lifestyle, it's our turn to have their backs.

For almost 14 years we've been working diligently to support warriors, educate family members, and encourage the public to support our troops. As a leader in the Marine Corps support community, we work directly with warriors and family members to assure we're not only understanding their needs, but meeting them as well.
November is Warrior Care Month

Established by former Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates in November 2008, the Department of Defense has designated November as Warrior Care Month. The goal of Warrior Care Month is to increase awareness of the resources available to wounded, ill, and injured service members, as well as their family members and caretakers.

November is Military Family Month

While the sacrifices made and hardships endured by our service members are well-documented, a related aspect that many people may not think about as often are the sacrifices made and hardships endured by military families as well. Maintaining a family in the civilian world is challenging enough, and military families may also face additional, unique challenges, such as frequent moves from base to base, having a loved one deployed for months on end, or dealing with long-term physical and/or emotional wounds, that can make the task of maintaining a family seem almost overwhelming.
November is National Family Caregivers Month

November is National Family Caregivers Month, and this year's theme is “Take Care to Give Care” According to the Caregiver Action Network, "The first rule of taking care of others: take care of yourself first. Caregiving can be a rewarding experience, but it is also physically and emotionally demanding. The stress of dealing with caregiving responsibilities leads to a higher risk of health issues among the Nation’s 90 million family caregivers. So as a family caregiver, remember to pay attention to your own physical and mental wellness, and get proper rest and nutrition. Only by taking care of yourself can you be strong enough to take care of your loved one."