Double Duty: Staying Connected with
your kids when you're a deployed dad
CD, 60 minutes
Doing double duty as a
father and a deployed service member requires focus and commitment. But the effort you put into remaining a vital
presence in your child's life will strengthen your relationship and give both of you greater peace of mind.
In this CD, fatherhood expert and former Marine Armin Brott talks about ways
to stay close with your child from before you deploy to after you return. You'll learn:
- How your child might react
during each phase of your deployment
- How to make your departure easier on your family
- Ways to reach out to your child
while you're deployed
- What your spouse can do to make your absence easier on your child
- What to expect when
you return
- How to handle specific circumstances such as becoming a father while you're
deployed, staying in touch with your child when you're divorced or single, how to keep up with your child's
education, and what to do if you may be feeling combat stress
You'll also hear service members from all branches with children of all ages share their experiences
as deployed dads.