Being deployed or separated from family and friends is common for military families, but it’s not simple. It is a trying time, even for families that have experienced numerous deployments. Even for very young babies, as they too can sense the anxious times associated with deployment. Adding to the challenge is the realization that each …
Military Deployment is Hard, but You Can Help
Posted on February 11, 2014
by
Naomi Younggren, PhD
in All, Engaging Families, Intervention Visits, Practical Strategies
Don’t Forget Fathers!
Posted on October 24, 2013
by
Dana Childress, PhD
in All, Engaging Families, Intervention Visits, Practical Strategies, Service Coordination
You call to schedule the first intervention visit and the child’s father answers the phone. He says, “Hold on, let me get my wife…”
During the assessment, the father comes home for lunch, opens his front door, sees three strangers sitting in his living room floor, takes a quick glance at his girlfriend, then quietly closes …
What’s the Deployment Cycle for Military Families?
Posted on October 10, 2013
by
Naomi Younggren, PhD
in All, Engaging Families, Practical Strategies
Since September 11, 2001, more than two million troops have been deployed to a war zone (i.e., Iraq and Afghanistan) (Strengthening our Military Families, 2011). The duration of deployment varies and can last longer than 12 months in some instances. The number of deployments also varies and can tally up for service members during their …
