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What Play When Dad Away: A Child's Guide to Coping with Deployment

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What I Play When Dad’s Away

by Stephen W. Martin

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6236 KB
Print length	:	26 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

When a parent is deployed, it can be a difficult and confusing time for children. They may feel sad, scared, or angry. They may not understand why their parent is gone, and they may worry about what will happen to them.

What Play When Dad Away is a book that can help children cope with the deployment of a parent. The book provides tips for parents on how to talk to their children about deployment, as well as activities and games that can help children understand and process their emotions.

The book is divided into three sections:

Before Deployment: This section provides tips for parents on how to prepare their children for deployment, including how to talk to them about it, what to expect, and how to help them cope with the separation.
During Deployment: This section provides activities and games that can help children understand and process their emotions during deployment. The activities are designed to be fun and engaging, and they can help children to express their feelings, learn coping mechanisms, and build resilience.
After Deployment: This section provides tips for parents on how to help their children adjust to their parent's return from deployment. The tips include how to talk to them about their experiences, how to help them reintegrate into family life, and how to provide them with ongoing support.

What Play When Dad Away is a valuable resource for parents and children who are coping with deployment. The book provides practical tips and support that can help children to understand and process their emotions, and it can help them to build resilience and cope with the challenges of deployment.

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What I Play When Dad’s Away

by Stephen W. Martin

5 out of 5