R&R--Return and Reunion (Just for Teens: United States Military Section‪)‬

In the September edition of Exceptional Parent magazine, I wrote the article, "Coming Home Different." That particular article was geared toward teens of returning soldiers, suggesting tips to make the transition easier for you, your parents, and your family. Amid my suggestions, I promised that I would be back with a second article. Here, in "R&R--Return and Reunion," I again concentrate on YOU and YOUR specific needs, this time when reuniting with your parent. While conducting my research for R&R, I found out both good and bad news. Which would you like first? Good! The good news is that I had plenty of materials to leaf through regarding this topic. (challenges experienced by teens of deployed and returning soldiers). This fact means two things: 1) that many of us recognize that children and teens, in addition to adults, feel the effects of war and 2) that there are available resources to help and support you and your family during this adjustment process. That's all good to know. So, what's the bad news (not really bad, just a fact)? The challenge is not easy, and it requires some more homework on your part. I have actually done most of the research for you. I've listed some very supportive Web sites; your homework is to check them out.