On the Homefront: A Family Survival Guide

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Summary: Good advice for kids
Review: ON THE HOMEFRONT is a book about all different kinds of families. It talks about two-parent families, one-parent families, families with adopted children, families with no children, and families with foster children.
This book talks about improving communication with your family and gives 8 things every family needs. Read the book for find out what they are!
Since I'm a middle child, I liked the chapter about the difference your birth order makes. I also liked that the author put questions at the end of each chapter. Answer the questions makes you think about what you read so you really learn the lesson it's trying to teach you. I also thought it was cool the way there was a fictional story at the beginning of each chapter. The stories get you in the mood for what you're going to read.

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Summary: Good for all families
Review: This author writes about all kinds of families from the perspective of an adoptive, biological, step, and foster mom. She gives practical advice on sibling relationships, communication skills, and surviving in any kind of family. I encourage all families with preteens or early teens to sit down and read this book together.

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Summary: Good for Nontraditional Families
Review: This book is very helpful for youth from adoptive, single parent, foster, and step families. Families don't have to consist of two parents and two children to have a happy, successful home. Youth from any kind of home can learn skills such as communicating, solving conflicts, and fighting fairly, that will help them better cope in any relationship.