Helping Children Adjust

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Posted : Monday January 01, 1900

Useful tips to help during deployments

Reactions	Techniques
Birth to 1 Year
Cries, fusses and pulls away from the parent Clings to the parent or caregiver who stayed behind Changes sleeping and eating habits Does not recognize the parent	Hold the baby, and hug him or her a lot Bathe and change the baby Feed and play with the baby Relax and be patient - the baby will warm up
1 to 3 Years
Shyness Clinging Does not recognize the parent Cries Has temper tantrums Regresses (no longer toilet trained)	Don't force holding, hugging or kissing Give them space Give them time to warm up Be gentle and fun Sit at their level
3 to 5 Years
Demonstrates anger Acts out to get the parent's attention Is demanding Feels guilty for making the parent go away Talks a lot to bring the parent up to date	Listen to them Accept their feelings Play with them Reinforce your love for them Ask about interests, from TV to preschool
5 to 12 Years
Has fears of inadequacy Dreads the parent's return because of discipline Boasts about the Army and the parent	Review pictures, schoolwork, activities, scrap books Praise what they have done Try not to criticize
13 to 18 Years
Is excited Feels guilty about not living up to standards Is concerned about rules and responsibilities Unwilling to change plans to accommodate parent Is rebellious	Share what has happened with you Listen with undivided attention Don't be judgmental Respect privacy and friends Don't tease about fashion, music

Source: Soldiers Online "Hot Topics - Reunion" Summer 2003

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