Date: 1/4/2010 7:20:00 AM
From Authorid: 15228
I think you need to find a play group. You can find them through community centers or through a church. The important thing is that you connect with other stay at home moms and your children can play with other children. You'll find ways of dealing with your children's (normal) behaviour of throwing things. There are all sorts of online military spousal support groups that you can join to get some ideas as well. Is your husband regular army or reserve? I take it you aren't near a military base or post? Normally they have all sorts of support groups you can join. If he is reserve maybe you could take it upon yourself to connect with the other wives who are in the same position as you.  |
Date: 1/4/2010 7:24:00 AM
From Authorid: 22852
@}~~ I wish I could help you but every parent raises their children differently and what works for one child, may not work for the other. My boys are so different from each other that I had to raise them differently. Sounds to me like you are a bit depressed, which is perfectly normal as we all go through it. Having your husband leave is hard enough add being a stay at home mom makes it harder. I remember how stressed I was being a parent but you will make it through and your children will be grown before you know it, so just try to look through everything through your childs eyes, and you may see and feel things differently.  |
Date: 1/4/2010 7:48:00 AM
From Authorid: 42519
I didn't put up with the throwing toys, and my kids got in big trouble for throwing toys. He doesn't do that anymore. As far as the hitting, we still work on that. Your just lonely and need the interaction. I realize its cold, but take the kids where they can play, wether it be the park or McDonalds, and see what happens. I dont know what to tell you. I think I got a job for the reason to go out and interact with people. Leaving your kids at a sitters will tear you apart, but they get the interaction with other kids, and you get out of the house to interact with others. Good luck.  |
Date: 1/4/2010 9:06:00 AM
From Authorid: 33925
Are there any Military Resource Centers in your area? I would suggest you find out and go there. They have amazing support systems set up for wives of Deployed soldiers. I know it is tough, but you can get through this. xoxo  |
Date: 1/4/2010 9:54:00 AM
From Authorid: 64365
Call his base and find out where you can join a group for army wives...  |
Date: 1/4/2010 11:11:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 43807
he was in the guards. Got out for a medical discharge. Got sent papers to go to where ever.. they still havnt told us. Has to go with a regular army unit. My doctor told me about a play group at the rec center...I will check into that. thanks.  |
Date: 1/4/2010 4:14:00 PM
From Authorid: 42945
I think Kelly offered some good advice hun...I wish you well and hope it all works out for you and the kids...  |
Date: 1/4/2010 10:33:00 PM
From Authorid: 30621
Wish I could help you but sounds like you have some realy good advice here already. Hope it works out for you.  |
