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FIFO Lifestyle: Staying Fit and Positive

By Long-Distance Family | 01/17/2025

Life as a family with a partner working a FIFO (Fly-In Fly-Out) job comes with unique challenges. While the financial benefits and career opportunities can be appealing, the prolonged separations…

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Support Network: It Takes A Village

By Long-Distance Family | 01/10/2025

When your partner’s job requires them to work remotely, away from home for extended periods, it can feel like a daunting adjustment. Whether they’re a long-haul trucker, a consultant traveling…

Helping Children Understand and Cope with FIFO Work

By Long-Distance Family | 01/03/2025

Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) work presents unique challenges for families, especially for children who may struggle with the frequent comings and goings of a parent. Helping children understand and cope with…

Welcoming the New Year with Gratitude: For Families with Fly-In Fly-Out Workers

By Long-Distance Family | 12/27/2024

The New Year is a time for fresh starts, reflection, and setting intentions for the months ahead. For families with a parent or partner who works away from home in…

Building Family Cohesion During the Holiday Season When One Parent Works Away

By Long-Distance Family | 12/20/2024

The holiday season is traditionally a time for togetherness, but when one parent or partner works away from home, it can create challenges to family cohesion. From coordinating schedules to…

The Power of Peer Support for Families and Workers During the Holiday Season

By Long-Distance Family | 12/13/2024

For families where one parent or partner works away from home, the holiday season can bring a mix of joy and challenges. Navigating this time without a loved one present…

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