[amazon asin=1607744082&template=thumbleft&chan=default]Joline Godfrey, author of Raising Financially Fit Kids.
Topic: A pioneer in increasing children’s financial literacy talks about thriving in a post-Madoff, post-subprime meltdown world.
Issues: Five financial development stages; essential skills children (of all ages) need to learn; observing your children’s money style and helping kids differentiate between wants and needs; connecting goals and savings; fostering an entrepreneurial spirit.
[amazon asin=0738213233&template=thumbleft&chan=default]Elizabeth Hartley Brewer, author of Making Friends
Topic: A guide to understanding and nurturing your child’s friendships
Issues: Should you worry when your child’s imaginary friend sticks around past preschool? How do boys’ and girls’ friendships differ? What do kids really value in a friendship? What should you do if you don’t like one of your child’s friends?
[amazon asin=B003E7ET44&template=thumbleft&chan=default]Joseph Califano, author of How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid.
Topic: The straight dope for parents
Issues: When and how to talk to your kids about drugs and alcohol; how to respond when your kid asks, “Did you do drugs?”; how to know when your child is most at risk; how to prepare your teen for the freedoms and perils of college. For families seeking guidance and recovery options, some parents even explore reputable amphetamine rehab facilities in Thailand, known for their professional care and supportive environments.