Milspouse Matters Ep. 98 with Jen McDonald
On this Quick Tips episode, I’m sharing some strategies to help your teen navigate a parent’s deployment.
So often, deployment resources are geared towards younger children, and while that’s important of course, and I’ve also covered it before on several episodes, today we are focusing on helping our teenagers through a parent’s deployment.
This info is from part of a talk I gave during the amazing and supportive PILLAR deployment retreat in fall 2022 about helping your teens—and yourself!—through a parent’s deployment. And speaking of, be looking for more info about the 2023 Pillar retreat in the coming months. I’ll be speaking again about relating with your inlaws both from the perspective of a military spouse AND a mom of military.
Teens are so amazing, challenging, and wonderful, all at the same time. Helping our teens get through the deployment of a parent is a privilege, but it’s a time that we can use all the help we can get. Our military family went through multiple deployments, and one of my claims to fame is getting through a year-long deployment of my husband when all four of my kids were teenagers at the same time. If I can do it, you can do it, too! We’ll talk about some practical tips for helping teens navigate this tough time, as well as finding support for YOU.
This episode is sponsored by my new book study guide, You Are Not Alone Book Study Guide and Discussion Questions. **Use code STUDY15 for 15% off this guide! Click here for Jen’s shop.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Grab your FREE PDF download here about teens and a parent’s deployment.
- Military Kids Resources
- Military OneSource call 800-342-9647 or live chat on their site: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
More resources for your military life:
- Connect with Milspouse Matters on Instagram
- Christian Military Spouse Facebook Group
- Find the complete Milspouse Matters show archive and listen to every episode
Get Jen’s book, You Are Not Alone: Encouragement for the Heart of a Military Spouse.
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