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Where Did Daddy Go? Deployment Edition: A Heartfelt Guide for Helping Young Children Understand Their Parent's Deployment

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When a parent is deployed, young children may struggle to understand why they are gone and when they will be back. Where Did Daddy Go? Deployment Edition is a heartwarming book that helps young children cope with the challenges of having a parent deployed.

Where Did Daddy Go?: Deployment Edition

by Angel Love

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6290 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	29 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

Through simple, age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations, this book provides children with a concrete explanation of deployment and helps them to develop coping mechanisms for dealing with the separation. This book is an invaluable resource for any family facing the challenges of deployment.

What is deployment?

Deployment is when a parent is sent away from home to serve in the military. Deployments can be short or long, and they can take place anywhere in the world.

Why do parents get deployed?

Parents get deployed to protect our country and our way of life. They may be sent to fight in a war, to help with a natural disaster, or to provide support for other countries.

How can I help my child cope with deployment?

There are many things you can do to help your child cope with deployment. Some helpful tips include:

Talk to your child about deployment in a way that they can understand.
Answer your child's questions honestly and openly.
Reassure your child that you love them and that you will be back.
Create a countdown calendar to help your child track the days until you return.
Send your child letters and care packages.
Talk to your child about their feelings and let them know that it is okay to be sad or scared.
Seek support from other family members, friends, or a therapist if you need help coping with deployment.

Where Did Daddy Go? Deployment Edition is a valuable resource that can help young children cope with the challenges of having a parent deployed. This book provides children with a concrete explanation of deployment and helps them to develop coping mechanisms for dealing with the separation. This book is an invaluable resource for any family facing the challenges of deployment.

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