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Five Tips to Make the Most of Video Chats
Here are 5 tips to make the most of video chats. Help children build relationships and communicate with loved ones on FaceTime or Skype.
With an estimated 22 million veterans and active duty service members in the United States, many communities include families with military connections.
As the world responds to ongoing global crises, many military and veteran families with young children may be directly impacted. These events can bring uncertainty, stress, and change, whether through the possibility of deployment, extended time away, or the emotional toll of what is seen and heard in the news. Young children are especially sensitive to these experiences and may pick up on stress in their environment or react to frightening images and conversations.
Military-connected families bring unique strengths, values, and experiences, and they may also face distinct challenges that affect both caregivers and young children.
For professionals, this is an opportunity to better understand and support the needs of military-connected families. For families, it is a reminder that you are not alone in navigating these moments.
The ZERO TO THREE Military Family Projects team is proud to support both families and the professionals who serve them. We work to strengthen connections, increase awareness, and provide resources that help ensure babies and young children, along with those who care for them, have what they need to thrive.
Resources for Military Families
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How to Talk to Young Children About War
ZERO TO THREE is here support you as you serve your community during this uncertain time.
Coping With Separation and Deployment
Deployment can be a very stressful experience, both for you and your child. This handout provides advice for how to take care of yourself and your baby.
Tips for Helping Your Child After Deployment
Change, even a positive one like a loved one's return, can be stressful for infants and toddlers. Learn how to guide them through this adjustment.
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Community and Professional Resources
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Virtual Event
Take care of the people who care for me: Supporting military families coping with parental mental health challenges
This webinar explores the risk and prevalence of mental health problems experienced in military families and the impact of these challenges on the baby’s development and relationships.
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Buzzwords Explained: Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-informed care gives kids security. Whether in classroom or clinical settings, learn more about responsive care for children who have experienced trauma.
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A Professional Guide for Supporting Babies and Toddlers in Military Families
This brochures focuses on the unique experience of parenting a baby or toddler, particularly during times of stress and separation that military families may be experiencing.
Deployment and Coming Home: The Realities for Infants and Toddlers in Military Families
Military families face particular stress during the deployment and homecoming of a family member. This article details the challenges families face before, during and after deployment, as well as policy recommendations that support infants and toddlers in military families.
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