Topic: Trusting ourselves to raise good kids.
Issues: There is no universal “best” way to parent; does it matter whether you start solids at four months or eight? Co-sleep or not? Whether you eat 100% organic all the time? Learning to tune out the “experts” and rely on your own common sense as a parent.
Topic: Clearing your mind and invigorating your live in an age of media overload.
Issues: The consequences of extreme media saturation; the difference between someone who accesses a lot of media and a true media addict; what happens when we consume less media; media diets and cold-turkey media fasts.
- Interview with Sylvia Kidd, AUSA Family Programs. ausa.org
- Interview with Aaron Taylor, Operation Homefront. operationhomefront.net
- Interview with Dan Herssrud, Fisher House. fisherhouse.org
- Interview with Susan Augustin, Operation Give a Hug. ogah.org
- Interview with Steve Craven, Air Compassion for Wounded Warriors. aircompassionforwoundedwarriors.org
- Interview with Kara Dallman, United Through Reading. unitedthroughreading.org
- Interview with Guy Shields, Army Emergency Relief. aerhq.org
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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