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Families Dealing With Deployment

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What You Should Know

Deployment can be a challenge for military families. Spouses remaining at home must care for children, handle finances, manage the household and make many important decisions on their own. Children may experience strong emotions of anxiety, fear or even guilt over a parent's absence. Servicemembers and their families must contend with the loneliness and stress of separation from one another. Although your time apart may be challenging, it can be less stressful if you plan ahead.

Plan Ahead

  • Before deployment create a plan for managing finances, household routines, child care and other mat