Family Problem Solving builds on the concepts presented in The Basics. The focus of Family Problem Solving is on helping family members learn to work together to resolve daily hassles and serious problems without getting angry. Topics covered in the book include improving communication and negotiation skills, family meetings, brainstorming and evaluating solutions to problems, and how to handle sensitive situations. The book helps parents teach their teens to be responsible about schoolwork, drugs and alcohol, and sexual behavior. This book was written for parents of teens. (Publisher: Research Press, Champaign, IL. Date: 2nd edition, 2005.)