Topic: Earn better grades and higher test scores, learn study habits that get fast results, and discover your study persona.
Issues: How to absorb info quickly; remembering it accurately; creating a successful study space; putting together a productive study group; using games to master tough material; stop overstudying.
Topic: What teens and tweens are really doing online.
Issues: The ins and outs of the online socializing that children participate in every day; which sites are appropriate for certain age groups; recognizing the differences between healthy, harmless internet usage and potential dangers; how to effectively communicate to children about safe, responsible internet usage.
Topic: What communities must do to raise caring and responsible children.
Issues: 40 “developmental assets” which are the building blocks of healthy development; recommendations for what parents, coaches, teachers, can do to energize children, families, and entire communities.
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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