Topic: How to help your child and get your school to listen.
Issues: As many as half of children are bullied at some time in their lives; they various types of bullying (physical, mental, cyber); recognizing when your child is being bullied; how to discuss bullying with your child; how to be an advocate for your child at school; how to take effective action to stop bullying.
Topic: Which siblings succeed and why.
Issues: Inequality in families is not the exception but the norm; children who grow up in the same house frequently wind up on opposite sides of the class divide; in each family there is a pecking order among siblings.
Guest 3: Chuck
Topic: Twenty one outrageous lies we tell our kids.
Issues: Seemingly innocent statements like “looks don’t matter” can cause children a lifetime of failure; encouraging parents to help their kids be the people they want to become; regularly setting aside quality time keep the lines of communicate open; teaching children that talent and potential are nothing without hard work and perseverance; helping children define their goals by discussing them often and being realistic.
MIL
"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
