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Should You Wake Me Up to Talk to My Parent That Isn’t Here?

  • Deployed

When one of my parents is away, it can be really hard to predict when they’ll be able to call or see me on video. Especially when I am really little and sleeping so much, my parent who is away…

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Young Children and Screentime

  • At Home

Even though there are screens almost everywhere (TV, tablets, and phones), I really shouldn’t watch any screens until I turn 18 months old. Even then, I shouldn’t watch very much – and, you should watch things with me and talk…

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Make Sure Everyone Who Takes Care of Me Talks About My Development

  • At Home

You probably aren’t the only person who takes care of me. I might have another parent, grandparents, older siblings, aunts, uncles, a day care provider, or other people who care about me who help take care of me too. While…

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Are You Feeling Worried About My Development?

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As I grow up, you’ll see that some things I seem to do earlier than other babies my age. Other times, it might seem I take a little longer to do certain things. Every baby will develop on their own…

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Hear the Music

Hear the Music

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Pick music that you find relaxing, preferably music without any singing. Get comfortable, either sitting or lying down, and listen to the music. Try to slow your breathing; let it follow the beat of the music. Listen to the instruments…

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Parent Helper

Parent Helper

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It is often difficult to parent alone, and there are times you need a little help. Even if you don’t work outside of your home and don’t require child care, there will be times when you want to get out…

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It Takes a Village

It Takes a Village

  • At Home

Most children who aren’t military connected grow up not far from grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, and lifelong family friends. When you are military, you move frequently and can’t rely on the usual extended family support for daily life. As…

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Quiet Time

Quiet Time

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Get in the habit of taking a “quiet time” every day when your child has quiet time. As you create your child’s routine of nap time, he will understand how important it is if he sees you also slowing down,…

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“Must Do” or “Want to Do” List

“Must Do” or “Want to Do” List

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Parenting is a very demanding and busy job! It isn’t the only thing you have to do, either. Make a list every day of what you think you have to do. Then, review your list. If there is anything that…

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When I Push You Away, then Cry

When I Push You Away, then Cry

  • Deployed

When I do things you don’t understand, like push you away then cry for you, I may be saying, “I miss my parent who is away, and I worry that you will leave me too.” I worry that my parent…

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Just Breathe

Just Breathe

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It is amazing what breathing can do for you when you are feeling tense, worried, flustered, or stressed. Take the time to do two cleansing breaths. To do this, relax your body as much as you are able. Concentrate on…

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I Know You

I Know You

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When we get to talk on the phone, or talk over the computer, I feel like you don’t always know what to say to me. I am so little, and I don’t have many words to share with you yet.…

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Sing a Little Song to Think of Me

Sing a Little Song to Think of Me

  • Deployed

Did you know music is one of the best ways to trigger our memories? You can help me think about you and remember you by singing a song with me! Pick any simple song, a silly song or a loving…

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Look How Big I Am!

Look How Big I Am!

  • Deployed

I am growing so fast. When my parent deploys, I want to make sure you remember me especially since I am changing so fast! This is a two-part activity; the first takes place before deployment, and the second takes place…

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Hand in Hand

Hand in Hand

  • Leaving Soon

Make a great keepsake, and help me to remember my parent who is getting ready to deploy! You can use either white Crayola Model Magic Clay™ or other moldable materials such as plaster of Paris, available at most craft stores.…

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When I Look Overwhelmed

When I Look Overwhelmed

  • At Home

I may be saying, “There is so much going on!” You can help me by keeping my routine the same, as much as you can. This will help me to know what comes next. Even if we aren’t at home,…

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