For children, separation from parents meant parting with a nurturing figure, the figure of an entertaining and loving. For parents, the separation was not a trivial matter, especially if the child was a toddler. For that, parents need to explain and convince carefully to the child that his departure is only temporary and would be back. With positive encouragement for the child, the loss can be reduced. During being left, the activities children can be filled with things that are pleasant (eg playing games, trips, etc.). Capture these moments in photos or video. Keep all forms of documentation can be sent to parents who travel and news so that the daily development of children do not miss.
As distance adrift, automaticaly communication intensity becomes less. This is where parents must assume the role in the effectiveness of communication. Communication equipment such as telephone or internet is a major media when asked how the family was away from children.
It is recommend that the intensity of parental communication to be done on an ongoing basis. Positive communication, such as asking the news, listen to vent, and various stories daily activities can make relationships closer. Positive communication and intensive communication both can provide belief in children that parents do not forget them even when traveling in a far distance. Children can feel the closeness even though the parents are not beside them.
When the traveler parents got home from traveling, giving small gifts to their children or families must generate its own excitement. While at home children can be invited to prepare a surprise party for the return of the father or mother who traveled far.
Should not spoil a child with an abundance of material as the "redeemer" time together with children. Instead, encourage children to do activities together like fishing, or other activities that foster the child's creativity and cohesiveness of the family.
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