Military members and their families must be resilient. The
deployment and homecoming are often emotionally and academically
draining. To ensure children feel less isolated, there are a few
steps people and communities can take. Encourage parents and
guardians to be active in the school where their children
attend. Their presence can give a sense of comfort and security.
Establish a buddy system so there will be a friendly face at
school for the children and someone to sit with at lunch.
Promote extracurricular activities to provide a chance to meet
classmates and to feel a part of the school. If the students
have come in later in the semester, encourage coaches to find a
place for them to participate. Encourage children to be part of
a sports team. Sports provide children with a physical outlet
and give children a place to keep in shape and learn team work.
Volunteer to help students with school work. This gives students
someone to turn to for asking questions in a low-stress
environment. Mainly, make a conne