Dad has been working away for 2 years now. 3 weeks on 1 week off.
Most weeks are pretty good sometimes though, there are alot of tears!
Usually goes in stages, theyll be fine for 3 months then the next 2 they can get upset.
Mostly on fly out day and the few days following.
Other then phone/video calls most nights, what are somethings i can do to help my kids cope with missing their dad?
Kids are 10 8 and 3
3 year old only asks for dad when in a tantrum. My son seems to get the most emotional.
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Maybe a photo of their dad that they can talk to :)
If you haven't already maybe look into a "wish you were here doll". It's a photo of dad printed on a doll shaped cushion :) my daughter has one and loves being able to snuggle with her daddy doll at night and she's 6 !