TIPS FOR PARENTS
Explain to your children what the recruiting job entails, why the hours are long, and why the job is so important.
On Sunday have your recruiter record 10 chapters of your child's favorite book for playback at bedtime for when he/she is late.
Reserve time once a week (even if only an hour) as family time. Let very little prevent you from spending it with your children. Sunday may be a good time.
Make or purchase a calandar and color the day this is reserved for family day.
Keep his/her day off a family day as much as possible. Do something like roller skating, bowling, gym, etc. togehter as a family. Eat dinner together that night.
Contribute to a "Kids' Corner" in your unit newsletter.
Take pictures/viedo of events Mom/Dad miss, and let the kids show/explain later.
Use the information in your SITES booklet(available from your FSC or QOL coordinator) to find out what schools are in the area, what day care facilities or programs are available.
Start or get involved with a play group with the other families at your Recruiting Station.
Use kids to help make friends for yourself in your new neighborhood!
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