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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Live-in nanny here.  I actually like military families, and as I can relocate with them, I'm not worried about how long they are stationed in the one place.

Yes, deployments are hard on everyone in the family.  If the deployed parent is in an area where they can access Skype regularly, having kids (especially toddlers and preschoolers) Skype with the parent should take priority over anything else int he schedule.  Additionally, kids can interact with the deployed parent by doing a short video everyday to email, and then watch the parent's video when they get them.

There are a few issues that can make it easier or harder, depending on the family.  Is mom a single parent?  If she is, you will need back up from friends and family, because 14/7 with kids while the parent is deployed is incredibly exhausting, but it is rewarding.  If dad will be there, you need to ask questions to clarify what the schedule will be.  You also would need to ask if dad is also active duty, whether he might be gone overnight at any point during her deployment, and what the protocol will be if he gets hurt while working and can't make it home (very slim chance, but I ask about every scenario I can think of).

If mom's a single parent, you need to have temporary guardianship.  You need to have the authority to talk to the school, doctor or anyone else about the child.  If they are a couple, but dad is active duty, you need authorization with the school to deal with sick/injured child, and the doctor to start emergency treatment while dad is reached.[/quote]

Mom is married, husband seems pretty hands on with the kids and house. As they described to me this isn't their first rodeo. Thanks for the helpful response.
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