As a busy mother of six, Laura Bennett is on an impossible mission: raising a brood of fast-moving, messy, wild sons (and one happily civilized daughter) in the jungles of Manhattan. What other choice does she have than to sit back, grab a martini, and let the boys be-er-boys? In Didn't I Feed You Yesterday?, Laura gives her irreverent take on modern motherhood and proves that a strong sense of humor and an even stronger self of self-care are the...

A comprehensive reference for parents and educators explains the origins of substance abuse while offering advice for how to identify risk factors and take steps to prevent vulnerable teens from developing an addiction disorder.

Explains how college students assume adult responsibilities, and looks at the separation process over four years of college.

At last, the solution for getting disorganized boys back on track. Missed assignments. Lack of focus and enthusiasm. Falling grades. For too many boys and their frustrated parents, these are the facts of life. But they don't have to be. Top academic counselor Ana Homayoun has helped turn even the most disorganized, scattered, and unfocused boys into successful young people who consistently meet their personal and academic challenges. She does this...

Describes for teenage parents how to discipline young children using teaching strategies rather than punishment and offers the advice and comments of young parents themselves.