MilTeen Survival Kit

Life - especially as a military kid - can be unpredictable. Sometimes, you might want a guide or emergency supplies to help you out. Many survival kits exist to help people through specific scenarios of trouble. However, now the MilTeen kit is one of them. This is a guide to compiling your own MilTeen Survival Kit, meant to assist you on your unpredictable path.

Music: Over the years, Bloom has published many articles about the true Military Teen Playlist. Whether your style is Taylor Swift, Billy Joel, or a personal mix, music to move by or accentuate your mood can be indispensable during times of high emotion. Make your own mix to keep by your side.

First Aid: MilTeen life is not without its barbs. Emotional and mental injuries, caused by the sadness of leaving home, the stress of having a deployed parent, and more, take time to heal. Remember to take care of yourself amidst the hectic nature of a military life.

Journal: Keeping your thoughts straight with all the stressors of teenage life is hard enough. Add the complications of military-related issues, and a journal is a necessary tool. Writing about your thoughts and emotions may help to center your focus.

Megaphone: It’s tempting to fade into the background. The ‘new kid’ is rarely an enviable position. Still, hiding in the face of unfamiliarity never lasts, and it’s better to stand as tall and proud as you can. Maybe using a literal megaphone to introduce yourself is a bad idea, but keep the image in your mind. Make yourself known to the people around you – it’s the best way to make friends.

Binoculars: Keep an eye out for people who might need assistance. One of the traps of struggling is the feeling of being alone. When you’re going through something tough, it can be difficult to see beyond yourself. Yet, there will always be someone else to help. Use the binoculars to look for those who need to be noticed.

Blanket: When the world gets too stressful, scary, or cold, sometimes you just need comfort. Have something soft to wrap yourself in as a reminder that you’ll get through the tough challenges. You can endure the hardships and come out stronger – just take care of yourself throughout.