When deployment happens, the whole family feels it, but your child doesn’t have to feel the burden press down on them

Introducing

The Deployment Playbook

A therapist‑guided, evidence‑based resource designed to support your child’s heart and mind before, during, and after deployment.

This is not a collection of random Pinterest activities.

Each page is carefully designed with real families in mind, so you don’t need endless time or supplies to make a difference. These will help your child:

Name and express big feelings they don’t yet have words for

Feel connected to a deployed parent even from miles away

Build calming routines that make goodbyes and reunions easier

Strengthen their sense of safety and trust in the middle of change

Create playful memories that carry them through tough days

What deployment feels like through your little one’s eyes…

BEFORE

Your child watches you fold uniforms and pack bags.

They sense change is coming.

One evening, as you tuck them in, they whisper,

“Will you still read me bedtime stories when you go away?”

Your heart aches because you don’t know how to explain it all and you can already see the worry in their eyes. 😥

DURING

Weeks go by, and some mornings they wake up quiet, not wanting breakfast.


At night they cling to you, tears falling as they ask,
“When will Daddy come back? Does he miss me?”


Meltdowns become more frequent. Their smile fades in moments you never expected. 😔


You feel torn, wanting to be strong for them while your own heart is stretched thin.

AFTER

The homecoming is joyful but also confusing. 🤔


Suddenly there’s another parent in the mix, routines shift again, and you hear them ask softly,


“Why is Daddy leaving again? Do I still get to sit with him at night?”


You’re grateful, but exhausted, wondering how to hold your child’s heart through these constant changes.

You’re left filling in the blanks, hoping you’re saying (and doing) the right things, but your thoughts sound like…

“Am I giving my kids the support they truly need?”

GET STARTED WITH YOUR PLAN

Tier 1: Starter Playbook

$97

For families who want a strong starting point

✔ 16-week activities available in The Deployment Playbook (digital PDF)

✔ Actionable strategies to guide your child through deployment

✔ Payment plans provided

Tier 2: Strategy Booster

$247

For parents who want extra support and clarity

✔ 16-week activities available in The Deployment Playbook (digital PDF)

✔ (1) 45-minute intimate yet private group coaching session (max of 6 parents)

✔ Tailored insights to apply The Deployment Playbook to your child’s unique needs

✔ Payment plans provided

Tier 3: VIP Deployment Experience - $497

For families who want personalized, hands-on support

✔ 16-week activities available in The Deployment Playbook (digital PDF)

✔ (2) 45-minute 1:1 private coaching sessions for deployment and reintegration (max of 10 parents)

✔ Tailored insights to apply The Deployment Playbook to your child’s unique needs

✔ Payment plans provided

It was a great way to be intentional and age appropriate with my toddler about his dad's deployment. It gives you step by step activities to help foster connection with young children surrounding deployment! This exceeded my expectations and I’d recommend this to other military families!

-Ashley

Deployment may be most common in military families, but separation isn’t unique to the military. Around the world, parents leave home for months, sometimes years, to work in a different state or overseas, to provide for their families.

Support That Reaches Beyond Borders

For families in the U.S., we also know that access to therapy can take time. If you’re on a waitlist or even planning to join one, The Deployment Playbook can give you therapist-designed support right now, while you wait for services to begin.

That’s why The Deployment Playbook was designed to be accessible worldwide so whether you’re a military spouse navigating deployment or a parent working abroad, you have tools to keep your child’s heart connected to yours.

And while technology has made it easier to connect through video calls or messages, nothing replaces the feeling of being present with your child, building trust, and creating moments of safety and joy together.

Because no parent nor child should feel left behind

After Using The Deployment Playbook

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After Using The Deployment Playbook 🤝

Moments of calm connection with your child even on the hardest days of deployment.

Big feelings made smaller as your child learns simple coping skills through play.

Less guilt, more confidence in knowing you’re supporting their emotional growth in ways that truly matter.

Practical, doable activities that fit into your day, most can be done in 5–10 minutes, with materials you already have at home.

Faster results than you think. Many parents notice positive shifts after trying just one activity.

And with the coaching tiers, you won’t just have The Deployment Playbook, you’ll have my expert guidance to customize it for your family, making the strategies even more powerful and sustainable!

CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL OF SUPPORT

Tier 1: Starter Playbook

  • 📘 16 weeks of therapist-designed activities

    = Comparable to 4 play therapy sessions ($1,000 value)


    👉 Your investment: $97 (save $903!)

  • US$97 with payment plans available

Tier 2: Strategy Booster

  • 📘 Starter Playbook

    🎥 (1) 45-minute group coaching session with Dr. Monica
    = $1,250 value

    👉 Your investment: $247 (save $1.003!)

  • US$247 with payment plans available

Tier 3: VIP Deployment Experience

  • 📘 Starter Playbook

    🎥 (2) 45-minute 1:1 private coaching sessions with Dr. Monica

    = $1,500 value

    👉 Your investment: $497 (save $1,003!)

  • US$497 with payment plans available

Hi, I’m Dr. Monica!

I’m a military spouse, a mom of three, and a therapist who deeply understands the highs and lows of deployment life.

I created The Deployment Playbook because I’ve seen how our youngest children especially those tender ages of 3 to 5 often carry big feelings without the words or tools to express them.

As parents, we’re left trying to hold it all together, wondering how to help them feel safe and supported while juggling everything else deployment brings.

Drawing from my background in psychology and play therapy, this playbook gives you simple, intentional activities that nurture security, connection, and emotional growth even when a parent is miles away, one meaningful, gentle activity at a time.

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  • This resource is thoughtfully designed for parents and/or caregivers of children aged 3 to 5.

    It’s especially helpful if your family is waiting for counseling, feeling stuck on how to support your child emotionally, or wanting to stay proactive before, during, and after deployment.

  • While The Deployment Playbook was created with military families in mind, any family navigating extended separations such as humanitarian missions, work abroad, or first responder duty can benefit from the activities and guidance inside.

  • You’ll have a clear, thoughtful plan to support your child emotionally, without feeling like you have to figure it out on your own.

    It’s a guide that helps you nurture their heart while navigating the challenges of deployment together.

  • You’ll receive a downloadable PDF via email right after you sign up; print it or use it digitally!

  • The activities use common household items, so there’s no need to buy anything fancy.

    It is kept simple and accessible and you can easily gather what you need from what’s already at home.