Topic: Overcoming defiance, tantrums, and other behavior problems by seeing the world through your child’s eyes.
Issues: Learning to recognize your child as a person with feelings and teaching yourself to recognize what’s motivating your child to act the way he is instead of on the behavior itself; showing empathy; regulating your own feelings and setting limits.
Topic: Resolving conflict and building a better bond with your child.
Issues: The importance of knowing yourself as a parent; making sure you don’t live your life through your child; dealing with parental doubt; why it’s all about your child, not you.
- Excerpts from a presentation by The Honorable John McHugh, Secretary of the Army, and General Ray Odierno, Chief of Staff of the Army.
- An interview with The Honorable Joseph Westphal, Undersecretary of the Army.
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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