Navigating the tears, tantrums, anxiety and complex needs of our babes is challenging at the best of times and can be downright overwhelming when all of you are missing the comfort and craving the stability of having your serving member back home, but the many challenges of parenthood in the Army are easily outweighed by the joyful moments…
Jessica xo
Chaotic, emotional and adventurous are all words I would use to describe the journey of parenting little people through the trials and joys of Defence Life!
All the while navigating frequent relocation, absences of a parent and all the usual transitions and developments of childhood: little ones with a parent in the Army become capable and resilient. They learn to love each other and their peers in new ways, they form a fierce alliance with the other defence children in their lives and like you - they’ll learn to make the most of every moment and celebrate every win!
Read on to share in my joy and heartaches and glean a few tips and strategies on walking your little ones through the many challenges of Army life - while hanging onto your sanity and sense of fun!
From a mama who’s walking the walk with you!
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These four strategies, along with some brilliant resources have helped our children through countless house moves and other transitions when life is a little unstable and anxiety is running high.