As a military family, you know firsthand the challenges and stresses that come with frequent moves and changing environments. From the disruption of routines and relationships to the difficulties of adapting to new environments and cultures, being a military family can be demanding and challenging. But with the right tools and strategies, you can promote stability and predictability for your child and support their emotional well-being during times of transition and change. And one tool that can make all the difference is a visual calendar.

A visual schedule is a clear and easy-to-understand representation of your child's daily routine, with visual indicators used to show the various activities and tasks that make up your child's day.

Visual schedules are vital for military kids, who often struggle because of frequent moves and missing a parent.

By using a visual calendar to provide a sense of stability and predictability for your child, you can help your child feel more in control and less anxious during times of transition and change. With a clear and easy-to-understand representation of their life, your child can better anticipate what will happen and when, and can feel more prepared and less overwhelmed by the challenges of moving and adapting to new environments.

Visual calendars, when "owned" by the child, help kids feel more in control and less anxious during times of transition and change. By showing your child what to expect from a move, and by helping them stay on track and on schedule, you can promote a sense of accomplishment and self-efficacy, and can help your child feel more confident and capable during times of upheaval and uncertainty.

If you're a military family looking for a way to help your kids feel more stable and provide some predictability for your child, consider investing in a visual calendar made specifically for military kids.