family relationships

Looks at the problems and pressures facing adolescent girls, and suggests how to help them develop into self-assured young adults.

Looks at the problem of alcohol abuse--its effect on families, the role of the media in glamorizing alcohol, and available treatment methods for alcoholics.

Discusses family expectations of individuals, how they can be too harsh, too few, or too mild, how they develop and affect the individual, and how they can be understood and handled.

Discusses the nature and effects of Alzheimer's disease and the problems involved in coping when a grandparent has the disease.

Describes the warning signs and symptoms of schizophrenia as well as its treatment, its history, its scientific aspects, and how family members of schizophrenics can cope with the illness; also includes a glossary, a bibliography, and a list of organizations.

Explains what Alateen is and how it can help teens with alcoholic parents.

A collection of essays in which siblings share their experiences as the brother of sister of someone with a disability. Children between the ages of four and eighteen relate the good and bad things about having a sibling with a special need such as autism, cerebral palsy, ADD, and Down syndrome.

Covers every aspect of adolescence encouraging parents and their children to communicate.

Presents a comprehensive book for teens with contributions by over eighty teens around the world who share the joys and trials of living with their special needs siblings.