Topic: How changing your everyday habits will make you hot for each other all over again.
Issues: Why silly pet names are the first step towards a nonexistent sex life; the importance of closing the bathroom door; talk dirty; argue more; stay separate to stay together.
Topic: Radical optimism for raising teens and tweens.
Issues: Entering your teens world; making yourself more available; learning new ways of communicating with your teen in a way that brings you closer together; the thin line between being an authority figure and a friend to your child.
Topic: Realizing the gift in “goodbye.”
Issues: If one of your parents died, which would prefer to inherit: their money or a letter saying how much they loved you? 90 percent said they’d rather receive the letter: how preparing our emotional assets can reduce the family’s grief and suffering, provide them with a continuing loving bond, and help them preserve special memories.
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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