I bought my nearly 3-year-old a daddy doll to help her cope when her father is deployed. I sometimes sneak a hug from it, too, when I'm feeling low

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Lauren Gumpert's daughters are nearly 3 (2 years, 9 months) and 14 months old.
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I wasn't prepared for how my husband's deployment would impact my daughters.
When her dad isn't around, giving my eldest a sense of control and predictability helps.
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This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-07-01 10:46:02.
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