Guest 1: Michal Chesal, Creator of Baby K’tan baby carriers
Topic: Baby carriers.
Issues: Latest safety concerns; differences between various kinds of carriers (slings, wraps, etc).
Guest 2: LeAnn Morrissey, Chief Shower Officer, Operation Shower
Topic: Baby showers for expectant military mothers.
Issues: Supporting military moms while their husband is deployed; gifts and other resources for military moms.
Topic: How moms can get past perfection, regain their sanity, and raise great kids.
Issues: Coping with power struggles; the democratic family-what it is and how to create one; encouraging children at school without making them feel overwhelmed or inferior; the difference between praise and encouragement.
Topic:Revealing the truth about modern motherhood.
Issues: How today’s moms can raise well-adjusted, healthy, happy children even if they don’t make cookies from scratch or they sometimes park their children in front of the television; doing the best you can without feeling guilty.
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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