If a parent is in the military and stationed overseas, you need to teach a child how to communicate with military parents. It is important to keep a connection so the child does not feel like a stranger is returning to the family home. It is good for the parent too, because they need that connection in order to watch the changes in their child while they are away. It keeps them growing together and the bond strong for both.

Begin by teaching the child a mild version of what their parent is Read more…

More adults and guardians are Teaching The Children About Their Parents Military Job. If children are going to do alright during the absence of one or both parents they need to first be able to understand why their family member’s military job is so very important for society as well as their family.

Each child facing this situation needs to first understand that their parent’s job is securing the safety of the family first and foremost. It is hard to explain to children of a young age how dangerous and unpredictable some areas of society around the world can Read more…

In times of a spouse’s absence, it can be frustrating to solve problems in meeting personal and family needs. When a spouse gets time with the other spouse, it should be spent reaffirming their bond and intimacy with each other. The temporary hardship of long distance relationships makes the time spent together necessary and special.

Before speaking to a spouse, take out a pen and paper. Write down the problems. Then write down the resources available to one to solve the Read more…

As often as is necessary as determined by both of you together. If you want more, inform the other of the want and with respect and kindness, ask for more of their attention. Be mindful of each other’s stresses and take care to acknowledge the other’s efforts when asking for more attention.

For many of us, distance constrains our relationships. Often the spoken word as conferred by voice or text is our lifeline to maintaining a relationship with someone Read more…