Overview: Internationally acclaimed experts on communication between parents and children, Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish "are doing for parenting today what Dr. Spock did for our generation" (Parent Magazine). Now, this bestselling classic includes fresh insights and suggestions as well as the author's time-tested methods to solve common problems and build foundations for lasting relationships, including innovative ways to: Cope with your child's...

"Multicultural and multigenerational people demonstrate what it means to be a family and how all families offer each other support and love"--

"Every family deserves to travel, and the purpose of this book is to offer tips that open the world to every parent and child, no matter what their challenges"--

Follow a circle of family and friends through the course of a day from morning till night as they discover the importance of all things great and small in our world, from the tiniest shell on the beach, to warm family connections, to the widest sunset sky.

"Big or small, similar or different-looking, there are all kinds of families. Some have one parent, some have two, and many include extended family. This inclusive look at many varieties of families will help young readers see beyond their own immediate experiences" --Amazon.com.

Examines the ways in which families can differ, such as differing numbers of parents and children in individual homes.

Little Critter and Little Sister have problems with a bully at school.

"We know that our friendships increase our happiness, our health, and our longevity, yet people in the U.S. have fewer close confidantes today than we did three decades ago. Even though there's a huge amount of information in the media discussing these relationships, and our social media feeds run 24/7, most of us haven't come up with a constructive approach to friendship. But learning to BE a better friend is the first step to acquiring and cultivating...

Highlights the lives of children from over thirty countries around the world, explaining how their experiences are different, and yet the same, all over the globe.