strong>Topic: Raising joyful, resilient kids while staying cool, calm, and connected.
Issues: Getting kids to do homework without meltdowns, threats, or bribes: how to have a drama-free morning where the kids actually get out the door in time for school; how to better manage the kids’ screen time without them wanting to hide what they’re doing; keep your cool when your children push your buttons.
Topic: Walking the crooked path of motherhood.
Issues: How parenthood is a spiritual path and children, our spiritual learners, The most important change parents can make to connect with their kids; why there is no right way to parent; How to arrive at parental “bliss.”
Topic: A Guide to raising happy, emotionally healthy teens.
Issues: Navigate those difficult years when children are simultaneously pulling away and needing parental guidance, structure, and love. Rosenthal discusses a five-step program for breaking down barriers between parents and children.
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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