Presents a practical guide that addresses many of the tough issues teens and parents face, and offers advice to maintaining a positive dialogue that fostered mutual respect.

Marcus creates a chilling world where the speech of children is killing their parents. After being forced to leave their daughter Esther to fend for herself, Sam and Claire end up at a government lab intent on creating non-lethal speech. But when Sam discovers the truth about what's going on there, he realizes reuniting with his daughter is the only way to keep his sanity.

"Learn how to create a loving and safe environment amidst the unique challenges of a blended family in this new book from Ron Deal and bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages®, Gary Chapman"-- Blended families face unique challenges, and good intentions aren't always enough. Chapman and Deal teach you how the five love languages can help your blended family. From understanding the unique dynamics of stepfamilies, to developing healthy parenting...

"Fully revised and Updated! A new edition Stephen R. Covey's New York Times bestselling classic to help you create and sustain a strong family culture in a turbulent world The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families is a practical guide to navigating the challenges of family life. This newly revised edition includes updated stories, thoughtful new insights from Sandra Covey, and wisdom for navigating the challenges of modern day digital culture. Rooted...

A “sharply funny and sobering . . . portrait of a family in financial free fall” from the New York Times–bestselling author of Young Jane Young (People).
 
With The Hole We’re In—a bold, timeless, yet all too timely novel about a troubled American family navigating an even more troubled America—award-winning author and screenwriter,...

A study of the mother-daughter relationship examines every aspect of this complex bond and shows how to improve communication within a family by developing an understanding of the other's point of view.

"What do you do when your child comes to you with a question about anxiety, death, divorce, beauty, or race? Poised to become the quintessential conversation resource for parents, How to Talk to Kids About Anything provides powerful words, actionable steps, inspiring real-life stories, and pivotal advice to tackle these difficult conversations with kids. Dr. Robyn Silverman of the How to Talk to Kids About Anything parenting podcast provides an easy...

"The fourteen essential conversations to have with your tween and early teenager to prepare them for the emotional, physical, and social challenges ahead, including scripts and advice to keep the communication going and stay connected during this critical developmental window." -- Amazon.com. "Fourteen (Talks) by (Age) Fourteen will explain the why and how of the fourteen surprising but essential conversations parents should have with their child...

"Luna lives with her two grown-ups in a small home next to a river. She has "two pets, two pillows on her bed, and two languages in her head." Luna also has two grandmothers: Nana and Abuela. They are her two favorite people, and they are very different from each other. When her grown-ups are away, Nana and Abuela visit for a "date night" with Luna. Together they plan a delicious meal: pizza with olives. But when Luna adds something to the menu, she...

A Harvard faculty member and oral language specialist provides adults with evidence-based tools and techniques to help them have productive and meaningful conversations with children of all ages. Science has shown that the best way to help our kids become independent, kind, and happy is by talking to them-- yet we are at a loss on how to have meaningful conversations. Rolland reveals that a great conversation has a double benefit: helping adults...