Further to 'Support children of services families' (Letters, 3 April), as a military dependent myself, I have tried to ensure that my 17-month-old daughter has opportunities to recall and think about her Daddy, even though he has now been away for three-and-a-half months. I have copies of photos of her with her Daddy stuck to thick card and covered with sticky backed plastic. I make reference to Daddy every day and she kisses her photos goodnight. My husband also left her a story tape on which he read several of her favourite bedtime stories, so that his voice is still familiar. We also spend time watching video footage of family times together where she can remind herself of fun times with her Daddy. We're now counting down the days on a calendar until he is due home.
Further to 'Support children of services families' (Letters, 3 April), as a military dependent myself, I have tried to ensure that my 17-month-old daughter has opportunities to recall and think about her Daddy, even though he has now been away for three-and-a-half months. I have copies of photos of her with her Daddy stuck to thick card and covered with sticky backed plastic. I make reference to Daddy every day and she kisses her photos goodnight.
My husband also left her a story tape on which he read several of her favourite bedtime stories, so that his voice is still familiar. We also spend time watching video footage of family times together where she can remind herself of fun times with her Daddy. We're now counting down the days on a calendar until he is due home.
I feel that all settings with children from service families should ensure they are meeting their needs fully. Many parents go away for long and short periods throughout their service careers, not just in times of war.
Christina Howkins, Fleet, Hampshire
