CAMP PENDLETON — Marine wives and their children encounter many difficulties as they struggle with Dad being deployed seven to 12 months, home seven to 12 months and then getting ready to deploy again.

Coming to grips with a life that has unique challenges is a monumental task. Sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries and Fallbrook Women’s Connection, a new family resource of “Pray and Play” will be offered at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton beginning October 1.

Pray and Play is a program with groups of moms and their children meeting in different towns across the country. It was creat...