communication in families

Offers information and advice to parents on how to talk to their children about sex, with suggested conversation starters for discussing the body, the mind, the media, friends and influences, romantic relationships, sexual relationships, and safer sex, and includes tips on how to approach such topics from the perspective of personal values.

Demonstrates how to hold family meetings that enhance family communication and planning, develop children's social skills, and help reach family decisions.

Insights and anecdotes from more than one hundred women offer a new perspective on the unique dynamic that exists between sisters, revealing the struggles, closeness, jealousy, and devotion sisters often feel for one another.

Offers parents advice on how to talk to their teenagers about a variety of difficult topics.

Presents views from teenagers and advice from the author on topics teens want to discuss with their parents, including sex, divorce, trust, drinking and drugs, acceptance, and more.

Offers adolescent and teenage boys guidance to help them cope with the challenges of family dynamics and learn how to effectively communicate with their parents, siblings, and other family members.

Uses child-friendly language and illustrations to explain what cancer is, the terminology surrounding its treatment, and the potential consequences of the disease, and explains the healthy emotional reactions children may have when someone in their life has cancer.

A guide for young girls on family-related issues that covers parents, siblings, and problem solving; and describes activities to build family memories. Features tear-out coupons.

Provides information to young people about relationships, looking at some of the conflicts that can arise between teens, their families, and their friends; and discusses different ways of solving problems. Includes a list of helpful organizations.

Presents a concise guide to talking with children and teens and provides advice on effective communication, clothing, peer pressure, curfews, and other issues that young people face.