Topic: Games, activities, and other fun ways to help children and teens learn etiquette.
Issues: When and where it’s appropriate to text? How and why to write thank-you notes; the proper way to handle on-line bullies; When is it okay to take a phone call during a meal? What’s the protocol for receiving a Facebook friend request from a stranger?
Topic: Confessions of a TV-addicted mom trying to raise a TV-free kid.
Issues: Good reasons to try to get TV viewing under control; the effect of banning TV on relationships with family and friends; keeping up with popular culture without TV; the differences between TV and watching movies or playing video games; national TV-Turnoff Week.
Topic: Using movies to start meaningful conversations
Issues: Middle schoolers were asked this question: “If you cold ask your mom or dad one question and know you would get an honest answer, what question would you ask?” This book presents those questions and presents a unique way parents can answer them and keep those lines of communication open.
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"Too often, those who do the most for us are supported the least. Military fathers certainly fall into this category. Brott's wonderfully informative book is not only a much needed salute to the importance of these unique dads, but it is also a field manual for their most important front of all—the home front."
—Roland C. Warren, President, National Fatherhood Initiative
"As an Army brat I know firsthand that its not only our military men and women who serve the country—their spouses and children serve proudly as well. This wonderful book is a great resource with useful checklists and advice that covers every stage of childhood. It will help ease what are difficult journeys."
—Linda Powell, daughter of General Colin Powell, US Army Ret., former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
I first purchased this book to use as a basis for my work with children of military parents. The book's content was insightful, well organized, and thorough. I felt the book was so helpful, I purchased several copies and sent them to my son, who is a military officer to present to his men."
—LaVonne, blogger
"Fantastic resource! We give a copy to each deploying Marine--and another to his family. It's filled with information and tips to keep those family connections strong during difficult times."
—Robert, XO, USMC
"Buying this for my husband was the best investment I could ever have made in my family. It helped his stay connected to our kids while he was gone--and helped me stay connected to him. Highly recommended.
—Eloise, Air Force wife