How to explain a deployment to your child.
Explaining why mommy or daddy is leaving can be difficult. Your child may be too young to understand the concept of a deployment and may believe that mommy, daddy, or both are angry at each other or at them. During these times, you may be having a hard time finding the right words to ease your child’s heart and make the separation a little easier on the children…and yourself.
If you visit our MommyMethod Store which is a branch store of Amazon.com, you’ll be able to find great children’s books that are specific to explaining deployments in a way that children can understand. They cater to each branch of the military and use words and concepts that can help your child cope with the separation.
There are several in the store, but here are the two I really like:
For about $10, this book is well worth it! My Dad’s A Hero is great because it focuses on the positive aspects and leaves war out of the picture. My little one never showed any concern for her dad’s safety because it was never brought up. This is my top choice!
Love, Lizzie: Letters to a Military Mom
Available for as little as a penny…plus shipping, this book should come with a box of tissues! It’s really sweet and will leave you and your little one(s) with a warm feeling and some tender moments to share and reflect on.
