Parenting & the Military

Parenting is challenging enough, but when you add the realities of military life, the dynamics can shift dramatically. Frequent relocations, solo parenting during deployments, and the reintegration phase after service can reshape family roles and routines. On top of that, service-related experiences such as trauma, TBI, PTSD, or heightened stress responses can influence how a parent shows up for their family.

This event is here to help you navigate it all. You’ll gain research-based tools and strategies grounded in developmental science, tailored to the unique experiences of military families. You’ll also learn how to better understand and respond to the changes that can come when a service member returns home - whether that’s adjusting to dual parenting again, handling overstimulation or quick tempers, or supporting a partner’s recovery journey.

Expert Presentation: Parenting Strategies for Military Families

Learn from an expert who understands military life inside and out. We’ll cover:

• Developmental milestones and age-appropriate parenting strategies.
• Navigating the changing dynamics of parenting roles during and after service.
• Understanding how trauma, TBI, PTSD, hypervigilance, and sensory overload can impact parenting styles - and what to do about it.

Small Group Breakouts

Discuss real-world strategies and deepen your connection with other military spouses during a guided workshop.

Interactive Q&A

Bring your most pressing questions and get practical, actionable advice from our expert.

Resources + Tools You Can Use

Leave with a packet of tangible strategies, reading recommendations, and local resources designed specifically for military parents.

DETAILS

• Date: Saturday, October 4th
• Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM MT
• Location: Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse

Refreshments Provided | Child-Friendly Activities Available

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Kathryn Dosch, M.Ed, LPC, NCC is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the Senior Director for Network Clinical Operations at The Headstrong Project. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in PTSD, trauma, and military family challenges, providing care to veterans, first responders, and their families. As the daughter of an Air Force veteran, she understands the unique struggles of military life and has dedicated her career to improving mental health outcomes through evidence-based treatments. Kathryn has led teams of clinicians and worked extensively in integrated care, ensuring those who serve receive the support they deserve.