Provides an overview of the biological and psychosocial changes facing teens; explains how parents can help their adolescents through these sometimes difficult years; looks at ways to teen-proof marriages or manage single parenting; and includes an alphabetical list of common teen problems, with common-sense solutions.
a story for children away from parents for the first time
Marcus, Irene Wineman
1993
Reluctant to leave home for his first day of school, a young boy has a reassuring dream in which he leaves his royal parents for an adventure in the forest and returns safely to the castle.
When his parents call off the family vacation and enroll their son in a creative writing class instead, twelve-year-old Steve comes up with a wacky moneymaking project.
Examines the characteristics of newborn babies and answers many common questions children have about an addition to their family. Includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
a child's affirmation of love in the midst of divorce
Schmitz, Tamara
2008
Addison's parents are divorced and he lives in one house with his mom and another with his dad, but one thing he knows above all is that both his parents love him and they always will.
In his letters to his favorite author, ten-year-old Leigh reveals his problems in coping with his parents' divorce, being the new boy in school, and generally finding his own place in the world.