Topic covered in Preparing for the Journey include

• Tips on preconception and prenatal care to assist you in giving your child a healthy foundation
• Child development information, so you know what excting changes to expect next
• Age- specific guidelines for preparing your child for success in school, from first through second grade
• Ideas to help your child successfully prepare for and adjust to moves
• Details on how to work effectively with teachers to get the best education for your child
• Practical suggestions about individual situations, such as how to tell if your child may have special needs and how to support the education of your gifted child
• Information on topics unique to military and other highly mobile families , from dealing with the deployment of a parent to transitioning school records.