Tag Archives: coping

If I Had One (Million) Wish(es)

Posted on February 3, 2010 by admin

I think I would need to wish for more wishes to start. Often, when I’m frustrated or sad or angry I wish for things to be different. I wish my dad didn’t have to go away. I wish I didn’t … Continue reading →

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When a Parent Goes to War

Posted on September 21, 2009 by admin

All kids — no matter their age — want and need their parents to protect and care for them. And all parents want to be able to tell their kids that mommy and daddy will always be close by. But … Continue reading →

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Military Parents Overseas Leave Behind Children at Risk of Emotional Problems

Posted on September 17, 2009 by admin

The children of parents who are deployed in one of the United States’ two overseas conflicts have a higher than average risk of suffering from stress and anxiety. A recent study from the Madigan Army Medical Center tried to quantify … Continue reading →

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