Deployment Challenges with Family (featuring Nicole Alexander)
As a Commander in the US Army, Nicole took on the task of carrying a heavy load as she was tasked to be deployed only a couple of months after her second daughter was born. Through that deployment and one immediately afterwards, Nicole, her husband and children are stronger than ever because of the challenges they overcame during that time.
The Military Working Mom · Drea Jones, Nicole Alexander
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Show Notes
NICOLE'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SUCCESSFUL DEPLOYMENT
How 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 routine
Reintegration
~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.