Every move, my kids are a little bit older making each transition different for them. As the years go on, there is a delicate balance between the muscle memory of moving and being sensitive as my kids struggle with losing close friends. I don’t want to get into PCS autopilot mode and become indifferent to the vulnerabilities they face. I want to directly hear and address their concerns, worries and excitement about an upcoming move. As a family we start asking questions early when we know we are about to uproot. To better understand and anticipate how they are feeling, here are a few questions and conversations starters we like to use.
Getting Settled at Your New Duty Station
We just moved for the third time in the five years of my husband’s Army career. While we are still in the process of acclimating to our new home in North Carolina, …
