Family Relationships: Resource List

Books for Children

Ages 3 to 8

• Fathers, Mothers, Sisters, Brothers: A Collection of Family Poems by Mary Hoberman Puffin, 1993
• I Love My Family by Wade Hudson Penguin/Scholastic, 1993
• Mamma, Do You Love Me? by Barbara Joosse Chronicle Books, 1991
• "More, More, More," Said the Baby by Vera Williams Morrow, 1990
• Poinsettia and Her Family by Felicia Bond Demco, 2000

Ages 8 to 12

• Family Survival (Kid's Guides) by Jan Clark Raintree, 2004
• Getting Along With Others by Cath Senker PowerKids Press, 2008
• Superfudge by Judy Blume Library Reproduction Services, 2000
• The Gift of the Pirate Queen by Patricia Reilly Giff Econo-Clad Books, 1999
• The Hundred Penny Box by Sharon Bell Mathis Econo-Clad Books, 1999
• What About Me? 12 Ways to Get Your Parents' Attention Without Hitting Your Sister by Eileen Kennedy-Moore Parenting Press, 2005

Young Adult

• A Ring of Endless Light by Madeleine L'Engle Econo-Clad Books, 1999
• Embracing Your Father: How to Build the Relationship You've Always Wanted with Your Dad by Linda Nielsen McGraw-Hill, 2004 (father-daughter relationship)
• Meet the Austins by Madeleine L'Engle Econo-Clad Books, 1999

Books for Adults

• 7 Things Your Teenager Won't Tell You and How to Talk About Them Anyway by Jennifer Lippincott and Robin Deutsch Ballantine, 2005
• "Because I Said So!" Family Squabbles and How to Handle Them by Lauri Berkenkamp Nomad Press, 2003
• Breaking the Code: Two Teens Reveal the Secrets to Better Parent-Child Communication by Lara Fox and Hilary Frankel Penguin, 2005
• Chores Without Wars: Turning Housework in to Teamwork by Lynn Lott Taylor Trade Publishing, 2nd ed. 2005
• Getting Thru to Kids: Problem Solving With Children Ages 6 to 18 by Phillip Mountrose Holistic Communications, 1997
• How to Negotiate With Kids: Even When You Think You Shouldn't - 7 Essential Skills to End Conflict and Bring More Joy Into Your Family by Scott Brown Viking, 2003
• Keep Talking: Conversation Starters for the Family Meal by Maureen Lahr Beaver's Pond Press, 2003
• Mom, I Hate You! Children's Provocative Communication: What It Means and What to Do About It by Don Fleming Three Rivers Press, 2003
• Staying Connected to Your Teenager: How to Keep Them Talking to You and How to Hear What They’re Really Saying by Michael Riera, DaCapo Press, 2003
• You Don't Really Know Me: Why Mothers and Daughters Fight and How Both Can Win by Terri Apter Norton, 2004