A house divided

The end of a relationship can be a very difficult time, especially when part of a military family. When you become separated from a serving partner, whether you’re married, in a civil partnership or long-ter...

Help through separation

Charity Shared Parenting Scotland is offering free places on its two flagship training courses for military parents going through separation or divorce. The courses are New Ways For Families and Love, Loss an...

Half-term family activities

This October half term, the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire is hosting autumn activities for families. The 150-acre gardens and wooded estate is free to enter and explore, allowing visitors to re...

A healthy slice of parenting paradise

Shared Parental Leave (ShPL) gives you more choice in how you care for your child during their first year. If you’re a working parent, you can opt to share up to 50 weeks leave, and up to 37 weeks of statutor...

A postcard from Edinburgh

Jody (serving), Liz, Ethan (18) and Eliza (16) How long have you been an army family? Twenty years and counting… Time in Edinburgh? We are just four months in. How many other military families live there...
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SHAPE celebrates army of volunteers

The Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe has paid tribute to volunteers whose efforts help to underpin a thriving British community at SHAPE. “The inclusive atmosphere we have here at SHAPE enables a strong...

Juggling childcare and work during school holidays

Juggling childcare and working can be especially tricky during the school holidays and many families ask AFF for signposting to holiday activities in their area. Unfortunately, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all...

Therapy programme for military children

Little Troopers runs a free tri-service therapy programme offering military-specific support for school-aged children in England from reception to age 18. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, the p...

Staying in touch with the wider military family

How best to maintain contact and manage life’s hurdles between the generations, especially with elderly relatives, is an ongoing challenge for some of you who are posted overseas. The good news is there are s...