Best Family Health Books of 2025

Life Skills for Teens: How to Cook, Clean, Manage Money, Fix Your Car, Perform First Aid, and Just About Everything in Between is a comprehensive guide for teenagers who want to learn basic adult skills. It covers a wide range of topics, from cooking and cleaning to managing money and performing first aid. The book is a great resource for teenagers who want to become more independent and self-sufficient. It's also a great gift for parents who want to help their teens prepare for adulthood.

On Becoming Babywise by Dr Robert Bucknam, M.D. and Gary Ezzo is a must-read for new parents who want to establish a routine for their newborn's feeding time, waketime, and nighttime sleep cycles. With over six million copies sold and translated into 20 languages, this updated Anniversary edition celebrates 30 years of success. The book provides practical tips on feeding philosophies, baby sleep problems, nap routines, and sleep training multiples. The five resource appendixes are a bonus for additional reference material. Overall, On Becoming Babywise is an informative guide for parents seeking to establish a healthy and stable routine for their newborns.

4 Essential Keys to Effective Communication in Love, Life, Work--Anywhere! is a practical guide that offers simple yet powerful skills to improve communication in relationships. The book provides Self-Review Questions and Action Items to help readers identify and overcome communication barriers, manage conflicts, and express gratitude. The 12-Day Communication Challenge at the end of the book is an excellent tool to practice and grow these skills confidently. The book is an excellent resource to read and discuss as a couple or in a book club. Overall, it's a valuable contribution to the literature on interpersonal competence.

Dad And Me Setting Farts Free is a hilarious and entertaining read-aloud picture book for fathers and their kids. The book revolves around a little bear who tries to imitate his dad's toot power. It is a perfect gift for Father's Day and appropriate for all ages who enjoy silly toot humor. The book's full-color illustrations and premium glossy cover make it an easy and quick gift for dads from their kids. Overall, this book is a fun and lighthearted read that will have both parents and children laughing out loud.

Seen: Despair and Anxiety in Kids and Teenagers and the Power of Connection is a quick read that provides practical tools for parents, teachers, and youth leaders to help kids and teenagers dealing with difficult emotions. The book offers a beautiful blend of clinical research and real-life stories to give readers hope. Will Hutcherson and Dr. Chinwé Williams provide readers with an understanding of how the brain works in despair and why some remedies can make matters worse. They also offer simple yet powerful tools to connect with kids and teenagers to help them heal. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to build stronger relationships with the youth in their life.

The book "I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships" by Michael S. Sorensen teaches the importance of validation in communication and how it can improve relationships. Sorensen provides practical techniques to help readers improve their relationships with spouses, colleagues, friends, and family. By mastering the skill of validation, readers can eliminate concerns, fears, and uncertainties of others, quickly resolve arguments, and provide support and encouragement. This book is a quick, conversational read that can make a significant difference in any relationship. Overall, it is a valuable guide with proven techniques to improve communication and relationships.

If you want to teach your children about the power of kindness, "Kindness Makes Me Stronger" is an excellent choice. The book tells the story of little Nick, who teaches his new animal friends the importance of kindness, compassion, and respect. With colorful illustrations and charming rhymes, this book is perfect for teaching children empathy, gratitude, and good manners, while also promoting diversity, inclusion, and environmental care. The bonus kindness-related game is an added bonus. Overall, this book is a great addition to any parent, teacher, or counselor's toolkit for teaching children values.

Seeds and Trees is a heartwarming children's book that teaches the power of words and their effects on emotions. The story follows a young prince who plants both green and dark seeds, only to realize the harm the dark trees cause to the green ones. With the help of a friend, he learns to cut down the dark trees and replace them with green seeds, creating a beautiful garden. This book is perfect for parents looking to instill positive values in their children, as it encourages kindness towards oneself and others. It also offers a supportive approach for families and educators dealing with bullying situations. Overall, Seeds and Trees is a unique and inspiring read that children of all ages will enjoy.

Parents struggling with wayward children will find hope and practical guidance in Laine Lawson Craft's book, "Parent's Battle Plan." Drawing from her own experience of praying her three prodigals home, the author provides a tried-and-true strategy for parents navigating the heartbreaking season of their children's destructive choices. Craft offers insight on handling the emotional roller coaster of trust, praying with boldness, fighting for your child's destiny, and more. Although the book is geared towards Christian women, it can be a valuable resource for any parent facing this difficult challenge.

"Two Homes Filled with Love: A Story about Divorce and Separation" is a heartwarming children's book that helps kids navigate the difficult topic of parental divorce or separation. The book follows Drew and his dragon Diggory Doo, as they support a friend who is struggling with the changes that come with living in two homes. The story emphasizes that no matter where a child lives, they are always loved and supported. This book is a valuable resource for parents and educators looking to explain this tough topic to children in a way that is simple and relatable. Overall, this book is a must-read for families going through a divorce or separation, as it helps children understand that they are not alone and that their feelings are valid."