Family issues and you

Every family is different, and each household has its own rules. No one much likes having to follow them, but rules are a necessary part of life that everyone needs to learn to deal with. This book teaches readers how to handle rules they don't like and offers suggestions for how to deal with those with which they disagree. Readers will learn about dealing with rules about household chores, leisure time, rules for when they're away from home, and...

Family structures are shaken up by illness. Whether the illness is short- or long-term, whether it's expected or a shock, routines change and family members take on new duties. The illness of a parent may mean that money is tight. Kids might have to pitch in, cook meals, and clean house, while maintaining their schoolwork and other responsibilities. They may receive less attention from their parents or feel guilty for being healthy. This resource...

The warning signs and manifestations - physical, emotional, psychological, and economic - of domestic violence. Includes topics of elder abuse and violence against LGBTQ youth.