April is Month of the Military Child. For this episode we are speaking with Chris Quigley and her friend Bella about the work they do with Military Children. They tell us about some of the challenges they hear about and what we all do to support Military Children this month - and year round.
About our Guests:
An East coast chance meeting and marriage to a CAF Member - now veteran - was the catalyst for Chris’s now 26 year career supporting military members and their families at MFRC's and with Military Family Services.
Chris has a background in childhood education and MH. These pursuits allow her to engage with children to help them cope and learn resiliency skills. Using the art of puppetry, Chris is able to meet children where they are at and help them overcome their struggles. Some parents have described it as a true blessing.
Chris and Bella – her 6 year old ostrich puppet -- develop relationships with children – and in doing so they help children discover ways to cope with missing loved ones , overcome the fear of speaking to new friends and many other challenges that face Military children.
When Chris is not supporting military families in some capacity, you can find her volunteering at the local MFRC, gardening and planning her winter greenery and Christmas displays for friends in the neighborhood.
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