The Long-Distance Dad: How You Can Be There for Your Child-Whether Divorced, Deployed, or On-the road. (Paperback)

~ Steven Ashley (Author)
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You can't always be there physically for your children-but that doesn't mean you can't be a good dad. Steven Ashley, founder of the Divorced Fathers Network, shows you how to remain an important part of your child's life-no matter how far apart you are.

Whether you're divorced, constantly traveling for work, or deployed overseas, The Long-Distance Dad can help. This practical handbook addresses all the inherent problems of long-distance parenting and teaches you how to:

• Use technology to stay in touch
• Establish relationships with teachers, coaches, and counselors
• Take an active role in homework, school projects, and outside activities
• Make the most of vacations and holidays
• And much more

You may not be with your children. But you can be there for your children. Let The Long-Distance Dad help you be the great father you were meant to be.

About the Author

Steven Ashley is the founder of the Divorced Fathers Network and Divorcedfathers.com. The author of the self-published Fathers Are Forever: A Co-Parenting Guide for the 21st Century, Ashley has helped hundreds of men and women create cooperative relationships with their former spouses for the benefit of the children. He is a sought-after speaker and consultant to the media on behalf of fathers and their important contributions as parents.

Technical Review: Philip S. Hall, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and licensed school psychologist. He is the principle author of two nonfiction books on children, Educating Oppositional and Defiant Children and Parenting Your Defiant Child. He holds a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Montana. Dr. Hall currently specializes in working with problem children on American Indian Reservations, and focuses on overcoming Oppositional Defiant Disorder, a behavior pattern most often seen in children of single mothers. The majority of his patients are fatherless families.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media (February 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598694413
• ISBN-13: 978-1598694413
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #276,113 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Useful how-to guide, July 28, 2008

By	Rolf Dobelli "getAbstract.com" (Switzerland) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Steven Ashley takes the high road in this primer on the proper behavior for fathers separated from their children. Instead of coming across as bitter and vindictive, he is reasonable. He stresses the importance of communication, pointing out that children are ultimately the victims when mom and dad lock horns. Ashley's long-distance dads include deployed military men and businessmen on the road for extended periods. But clearly his target audience is divorced and separated men dealing with complicated emotional issues. Even the most bitter and battle-scarred divorcé will probably agree with Ashley's bottom-line philosophy: Do right by your kids no matter what. getAbstract recommends this book to long-distance dads who sometimes find that challenging.