Deployment can significantly affect families, especially children. Providing a sense of control and predictability is crucial for coping. The introduction of a daddy doll and a Toniebox loaded with video recordings helps children feel connected to their deployed parent. These tools create huggable reminders of the father’s role and allow kids to include him in daily activities, easing the emotional strain of separation. Family routines change drastically, necessitating adaptive strategies to fill the void left by a parent’s absence.
The daddy doll, or the 'dada pillow,' serves as a huggable reminder of his role in our home. It joins us for meals, playtime, and nightly snuggles.
When her dad isn't around, giving my eldest a sense of control and predictability helps. Other things that have helped her cope are a new daddy doll, Toniebox, and video recordings of him.
Unfortunately, though, it creates a void when he leaves, and my attention is split in two. We've found coping strategies in his absence.
The daddy doll has definitely taken some of the sting out of my husband's absence. It's a way for my kids to include him in our day-to-day activities.
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