Topic: Straight-talking info for parents.
Issues: How our sexualized culture is making kids grow up too quickly; when to start basic conversations about sex (hint: a lot earlier than you think); tools for navigating uncomfortable topics.
Guest 2: Eliot Mizrachi, director of Communications for the Entertainment Software Rating Board.
Topic: Ratings for games and software.
Issues: How and why are movie ratings and software ratings different? How many categories are there and what do they mean? How decides what a game’s rating should be and how do they decide? How effective is the ratings system. Click here to download a smartphone ratings app.
- Interview with Tim Walz, Congressman (MN). Veterans Affairs Committee, Military Family Caucus, National Guard and Reserve Caucus.
- Interview with Joe Wilson, Congressman (SC). House Armed Services Committee (Chair, Subcommittee on Military Personnel), Military Family Caucus.
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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