The Experience of Parental Absence in Royal Navy and Royal Marines Families

Abstract: Being a parent and raising children is exciting and rewarding, but it can be tough at times for any family. The amount, patterns and types of parental absence faced by Naval Service families present additional challenges that are not routinely experienced by most civilian families. The purpose of this resource is to draw together some useful information about parental absence and separation, and provide some strategies to help families thrive. It is a starting place to think about some of the issues. It’s written by a parent, for parents, based on feedback from parents.