Deployment Challenges with Family (featuring Nicole Alexander)

23/11/2020 25 min Temporada 1 Episodio 41
Deployment Challenges with Family (featuring Nicole Alexander)

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NICOLE'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SUCCESSFUL DEPLOYMENTHow to prepare before you leave:~Set all bills to auto pay~Put both parents names on all bills, car titles, bank accounts, etc. ~~Or visit the legal office for specific power of attourneys (POAs) for vehicles, homes, bank accounts, children, etc)~Plan ahead for when family or friends will come out and visit to help with the kids.While you are gone:~Best voice/video exchange app to keep in touch with your children/family: Marco Polo App for iOS or Android~Finding the right time to call to not disrups a routineReintegration~Utilize couple's retreats when offered by your unit, MWR, or chapel~Military ONE Source offers 12 free counseling sessions.~For in-person counseling sessions, utilize Military Family Life Counselors on the installation.

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