Overview

Does your child struggle when a parent is away on deployment? Lily understands those big feelings-the sadness, anger, and worry that come with goodbyes. Lily Hates Goodbyes follows Lily, a young military child, as she learns to manage her emotions and stay connected with her away parent. Through creative tools like the ""Memories for Daddy"" box, Lily discovers joy in everyday moments and anticipates the happy reunion when Daddy gets home. Lily loves hellos! Helps children cope with emotions during a parent's deployment Teaches healthy ways to manage separation anxiety Perfect for military families, parents, and educators Supports emotional literacy and resilience in young children Give your child the gift of understanding, connection, and hope with Lily Hates Goodbyes.

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9781936214501

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""My daughter carries this book everywhere. It helps her manage her feelings when Daddy is away."" ""Lily Hates Goodbyes has become a meaningful part of our daily routine."" ""I didn't know where to start when preparing my two and three year old for my partner's deployment. This book has been such a great help."" ""I have found this book to be so helpful for my 4 and 2 year olds in dealing with being separated from their military dad.""

Author Information

Jerilyn Marler--a former military child, military wife, and military mom--focuses on helping children and parents thrive during deployment separations. Jerilyn wrote ""Lily Hates Goodbyes"" for her 4-year-old granddaughter who was deeply distressed by her daddy's deployment. The book helped Lily so much that Jerilyn published it for all young children who suffer through long separations from a loved one. She offers cheerful wisdom and creative ideas for adults in ""Helping Your Young Child Cope With a Parent's Deployment."" A writer and editor since 1979, Jerilyn wrote three books about WordPerfect for MIS: Press; edited dozens of technical books; and has written/edited end user documentation for more products than she can count. Jerilyn is happily retired and lives near Portland, Oregon, with Dan, her husband.

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