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Help! Family

WEB SITES + ORGS
http://www.motherlessdaughtersbiz.com is a support group for girls and women who've lost their mothers based on Hope Edelman's amazing book Motherless Daughters: The Legacy of Loss.

The Children's Rights Council
301-559-3120
www.gocrc.com
This national organization helps kids have meaningful and safe contact with both parents and extended family.
GirlMom
www.girlmom.com
Community forums, articles, and encourage-ment for teen moms.

Stepfamily Network
www.stepfamily.net
Get support and advice on dealing with stepparents.

BOOKS
Bradshaw On: The Family
by John Bradshaw
This is considered one of the most classic books for understanding family dynamics and ways that we're affected by our upbringing. The author hosted a feature series on PBS on the subject.

Bringing Up Parents: The Teenager's Handbook
by Alex J. Packer
Tips for how teens can resolve conflicts, create trust, and improve their relationships with parents.

Cool Communication: From Conflict to Cooperation for Parents and Kids
by Andrea Frank Henkart and Journey Henkart
A mother and her teen daughter write about keeping it real with great communication skills. This is a must-have book if you want to have a mutually respectful relationship with your parents. You can also visit their Web site at www.coolcommunication.com.

Dads and Daughters: How to Inspire, Understand, and Support Your Daughter
by Joe Kelly
If your dad isn't spending enough time with you or you just aren't relating, you'll both appreciate this book. Or, check out the Web site at: www.dadsanddaughters.org.

Daughters: The Newsletter for Parents of Girls
www.daughters.com
Tell your parents about this Web site, where they can sign up to receive a bi-monthly newsletter that features tips for how to raise strong, self-confident daughters.

How Rude! Handbook Of Family Manners For Teens
by Alex J. Packer
This book has tips to help you show your family members respect and keep the peace.

The Grieving Teen: A Guide for Teenagers and Their Friends
by Helen Fitzgerald
This book includes FAQs that teens have about grief, followed by a What You Can Do section. The topics covered include death from AIDS, post-traumatic stress disorder, Internet support, and more.


llustration by Catherine LePage © Free Spirit Publishing Inc. 2005

 

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