Podcast – LIFE AS A MILITARY PARENT, episode 9: Teh Family Vacation
***In French Only*** Finally, it’s starting to feel like vacation 😊 We’re planning outings, visits, the road ahead, what to pack and… preparing our kids! During the long vacations, we can expect to neglect our usual rhythm of life a little, it’s normal. While some children cope with the change in schedule very well, others […]
Podcast – LIFE AS A MILITARY PARENT, episode 7: Self-Esteem in Youth
***In French Only*** Getting to know yourself, liking yourself as you are, knowing your strengths and limitations, is a long-term process! Parents can be very good guides to help their children build their self-confidence. In our podcast this week, Mathieu Bouchard (Childhood and Youth Counsellor at the Valcartier MFRC) and Audrey Charland (Special Care Counsellor […]
The VMFRC Foundation
***Available in French only*** The MFRC talks to two key players in the implementation of La Criée campaign, the main fundraising campaign of the Valcartier Military Family Resource Centre Foundation. Denis Paquet, Vice-Chair of the VMFRC Foundation Board of Directors, and Dany St-Laurent, Director of Communications at the VMFRC, have a lot to say. How […]
Podcast – Padre Normand Cholette: An amazing journey!
***In French Only*** Regardless of the religious affiliation of the people who come to see them, Canadian Armed Forces chaplains offer everyone a caring presence. On the VMFRC podcast, CRFMV en jase, we wanted to know more. What does a chaplain do? What are the challenges? Can we tell them ANYTHING? Meet Padre Normand Cholette. […]
Special Care Counselors at the VMFRC…What do they do?
Has your child become the Hulk? Have they turned green, are they throwing things, and do they have trouble with the word “no”? Fear not, you’re not the only one experiencing situations like this with your child. . Special Care Counselors may not be able to transform your child with a wave of a wand, […]
World’s strongest man?
On this month of June, Canadian Men’s Health Month, it is important to highlight the great strength of men, whether they are dads or not. I sincerely believe that behind every man is a great power that allows us, when the situation requires it, to move the biggest mountain! If you ask my boy who […]
Podcast – LIFE AS A MILITARY PARENT, episode 1: the terrible twos, a turbulent time
CRFM Valcartier · VIE DE PARENTS MILITAIRES volume 1 : Le « terrible two » ***In French Only*** Does your child need to assert themselves, but you no longer know how to help them while maintaining boundaries? If so, then this podcast is for you! This is the first of many episodes to come […]
Podcast – LIFE AS A MILITARY PARENT, episode 2: the circle of friends at school
CRFM Valcartier · VIE DE PARENTS MILITAIRES volume 2 : Le réseau d’amis à l’école primaire ***In French Only*** This episode addresses the reality children of service members face. In this episode, you will discover a range of tools that can help you better understand what your child is going through when they have to […]
Podcast – LIFE AS A MILITARY PARENT episode 3: teens and internet addiction
CRFM Valcartier · VIE DE PARENTS MILITAIRES volume 3 : La cyberdépendance chez les adolescents. ***In French Only*** Video games let your teen immerse themselves in a virtual social life. Their smart phone is always around. Is your teen addicted to the internet? Or is that just their generation? In this episode, we will go […]
Podcast – LIFE AS A MILITARY PARENT episode 4: bedtime with children aged 2 to 5 years
CRFM Valcartier · Vie de parents militaires Vol.4 : Le dodo chez les 2 à 5 ans ***In French Only*** Here is the latest episode for our series: Life as a military parent! Episode 4 is all about the little ones and their bedtime routine. How is bedtime going? Does your child suddenly have […]