
A Change of Plans
Change is a big part of military life. And it can be hard for little ones (and grown-ups!) when things don’t turn out the way they’d planned or hoped. Remind children that even though plans might be different, you can still have fun. Print this page and complete it together. Extend the activity by asking “What if…” about other situations. What if Dad can’t come home until tomorrow? What if we don’t get to have movie night like we planned? When children know there are many ways to solve a problem, they can feel more confident when the unexpected happens.
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