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How to Discuss Parent Postings With Kids
How to Discuss Parent Postings With Kids
Learn how to discuss parent postings with kids in a calm, age-appropriate way that helps them feel safe, heard, and prepared for change. Read more...
A Parent’s Review of Military Children Books
A Parent’s Review of Military Children Books
A compassionate review of military children books for ADF families, with honest guidance on what helps kids handle deployment, change and worry. Read more...
A Parent’s Review of Deployment Picture Books
A Parent’s Review of Deployment Picture Books
A thoughtful review of deployment picture books for ADF and service families, with what helps children feel safe, understood and supported. Read more...
Best Resources for Military Transitions
Best Resources for Military Transitions
The best resources for military transitions can help ADF families support children, ease change, and build confidence through postings and absence. Read more...
A Guide to Relocation With Kids
A Guide to Relocation With Kids
A guide to relocation with kids for ADF and service families, with practical ways to support emotions, routines and connection before the move. Read more...
8 Military Transition Books That Truly Help
8 Military Transition Books That Truly Help
Looking for military transition books? Here are 8 that help ADF families talk about postings, deployments, change and children’s big feelings. Read more...
Why Do Kids Fear Deployment?
Why Do Kids Fear Deployment?
Why do kids fear deployment? Learn what sits behind children’s worries and how ADF families can help them feel safe, heard and supported. Read more...
Can Books Reduce Separation Anxiety?
Can Books Reduce Separation Anxiety?
Can books reduce separation anxiety? For ADF and service families, the right story can help children name feelings, feel safe and cope better. Read more...
What Helps Children Feel Connected?
What Helps Children Feel Connected?
What helps children feel connected? For defence and service families, small daily rituals, honest talk and steady reassurance can make a real difference. Read more...
A Guide to Defence Family Transitions
A Guide to Defence Family Transitions
A guide to defence family transitions with practical, child-focused support for postings, deployments and change in ADF family life. Read more...
ADF Books vs Generic Books for Kids
ADF Books vs Generic Books for Kids
ADF books vs generic books - see why defence-specific stories help children feel understood, supported, and more secure through family change. Read more...
Best Deployment Books for Children
Best Deployment Books for Children
Find deployment books for children that help Defence, FIFO and emergency service families explain separation with care and confidence. Read more...