Welcome Home! Reconnecting With Your Child · 10 Teens Tips: » Avoid criticizing or teasing your...
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Welcome Home! Reconnecting With Your Child
Presented by Military & Family Life Counselors
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Objectives
What To Expect and Tips That Can Help:
» Infants
» Toddlers/Preschoolers
» School-Age Children
» Teens
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Infants
What to Expect:» May react to you as a “stranger” by crying or
clinging to the other parent
» May not recognize you
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Infants
Tips:
» Get involved slowly by helping with daily care such as changing diapers, helping with bath time and bedtime
» Engage child in a playful way such as playing peek-a-boo
» Give lots of affection: loving strokes, kisses and holding
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Toddlers/Preschoolers
What to Expect:
» May have regressive behaviors
» May not recognize you
» Might cling to the other parent
» Could test limits
» May want all of your attention
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Toddlers/Preschoolers
Tips:
» Focus on rewarding positive behavior
» Plan special play time with your child
» Have patience with your child
» Maintain established routines
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School-Age Children
What To Expect:
» May want all of your attention
» Could have mixed feelings about your return
» Might test the limits
» May cling to other parent or relative
» May feel very proud of you
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School-Age Children
Tips:
» Show your child plenty of love and attention
» Praise your child for all of his or her achievements while you were gone
» Be involved in daily activities such as homework and sports
» Be patient with your child
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Teens
What To Expect:
» May have mixed feelings about your return.
» Could test the boundaries.
» Might feel self conscious about sharing their feelings.
» May withdraw and/or act out
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Teens
Tips:
» Avoid criticizing or teasing your teen
» Share appropriate deployment experiences with your teen
» Find a shared interest or activity that you both enjoy
» Be patient with your teen
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Other Expectations
» Many children and teens are:– Excited to have their parent back in the home
– Happy to have their parent involved in their daily lives again
– Proud of their parent’s service
– Excited to share their accomplishments with their parent
» All children and teens can adjust given time, patience and love
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Conclusion
Be patient and enjoy your child.
Allow time for you and your child to adjust and appreciate these changes.
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Summary
When a parent returns home:
» Infants and younger children may not recognize the returning parent and may cling to the other parent
» Older children and teens may test limits, act out or withdraw
» It’s important to be patient and allow time for reconnecting
» Seek help from military and community resources when needed
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Questions
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Resources
» Military Community Services
» Chaplain and Local Clergy
» Military OneSource (800) 342-9647
» TRICARE www.tricare.osd.mil
» Behavioral Health Services