Sign up for SSAFA’s short breaks

FORCES children with additional needs will be able to enjoy special short breaks with their families this year thanks to a Service charity. SSAFA’s Short Breaks Scheme allows young people with an additional ...

Exciting new year for Little Troopers

CHILDREN of serving parents can join in a number of exciting activities throughout 2016 thanks to Forces' charity Little Troopers During February, the charity is asking its supporters to arrange a fundraisin...

Pathway to transition

From housing and education to allowances and welfare, the military provides a raft of day-to-day assistance to Service families. But what happens when your soldier decides to hang up their uniform? Army&You...

#OurArmyFamily: Meet the Nugents

Whether married or single, parent, partner, cousin or child of a soldier, we want you to tell us all about your Army family. Follow our hashtag #ourarmyfamily on Twitter and Instagram for more stories… J...

How do I get out of the door on time?

FOR many families the morning rush hour is the most stressful part of the day. Everyone is trying to get ready, the clock is ticking, and it can feel as though the children are doing everything they can to make...

Why do I need a business plan?

WRITING a plan can seem daunting and can take time, but a well-thought-out business strategy will give you direction and make sure you have covered everything before you start trading,  writes Lianne Bradbury f...

A postcard from… Turkey

Army family Scottie, Kelly, Harrie and Harry the dog share their impressions of life stationed in Turkey... How long have you been an Army family? 15 years. Time in Turkey: 15 months. How many other mi...

Your views help shape Cyprus childcare

CHILDCARE provision in Cyprus is set to undergo positive changes – and thanks to your responses to an AFF survey, your views will help to shape how it is delivered on the island, writes Esther Thomas, AFF Regio...

Excellent support in schools

AFF’s Excellence for Forces Children (Service Pupil Premium) Award, sponsored by Sodexo, aims to highlight some of the best examples of how the extra money given to state schools in England with Service childre...

A hero to hug

When Jo-Anne Lomax’s husband was away with work commitments, her two young children struggled to understand that this was just part of their daddy’s job. Jo came up with Huggable Heroes – cuddly fabric dolls to...