This comprehensive introduction to marriage and the family combines the most current research base with an emphasis on family background and diversity. It presents a positive perspective on families and focuses on the importance of public and social policy in the lives of families. Each chapter concludes with a section on public policy and critical thinking questions. The text makes research and statistics easy for students to follow and understand, and it integrates cultural diversity throughout.

An introductory text, Marriages and Families accentuates the positive aspects of relationships and focuses on enriching students' knowledge and experience in building strong, successful couple and family relationships. The authors, seasoned family scholars and therapists, integrate research, theory, and practical applications with an interdisciplinary perspective on marriage and family.

The Families with Teens webpage includes information and resources for both professionals and parents on teen development, family communication, parent-teen relationships, and many more topics. For parents, over 25 topics are available as downloadable parent fact sheets. Many topics are available in Spanish. Practitioners will find these useful as well in their work with families of teens. In addition, there are suggested resources for professionals to enhance their professional development in parent education. 

This book, which can be downloaded free of charge, is a comprehensive overview of the physical and mental heath needs, relationships with adult children, and social issues of our population over age 50.  It is edited by award winning writer Gloria Hochman.  (SaraKay Smullens, CFLE, wrote the chapter on Friendship.)