FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS * 2 HOURS * LEVEL 2Operation: Military Families
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Military children experience more stress than most children do.
For some this can be traumatic and extremely challenging and for others it can be no big deal. Often in the time frame surrounding deployment, relocation, and reunion children begin showing behavioral challenges at school and home. Studies report that the bulk of behavioral issues that military children experience are related to anxiety, sleep disturbances, new phobias and increased physical ailments. The stronger the relationship with the remaining parent and other caregivers is, the fewer challenges are experienced.
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Honor their families.
If they feel that they can share about their families and their experiences it helps to make them a part of the community at your center. Art, reading, field trips, and conversations are easy ways to honor military families. Building a community feel at your center gives a wealth of support to all children and especially military children.
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