Topic: Raising responsible, resilient, self-sufficient teens in the 21st century.
Issues: Preparing to let go; building resilience; looking in the mirror—how to you really parent? Social skills your child needs to survive peer culture; knowing when your child is ready for sleepovers, staying home alone; getting a driver’s license; getting a cell phone, managing money, going to the mall with friends, and many more.
Topic: Raising responsible, resilient, self-sufficient teens in the 21st century.
Issues: The ins and outs of dating for single parents; developing as a one-parent family; when to start dating after a breakup; when to introduce your children to the new person; the deceptions and possible dangers to on-line dating.
Topic: Get your grown kids out of the house now.
Issues: About 18 million young adults are still living at home after college; how to be supportive of your adult child while encouraging his or her independence; why having a college education is no guarantee that your child will have essential life skills; how parents can help adult children learn what they need to know to survive on their own, and get them out of the house within six months.
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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