Parenthood & Family Relations
Explore a wealth of timeless literature focused on parenthood and family relations, featuring a variety of classic texts that touch on family dynamics and the nuances of raising children. These works provide insights into the joys and challenges of family life, with stories that highlight love, responsibility, and growth. Whether you seek practical advice or heartfelt narratives, this collection offers valuable perspectives for anyone interested in the familial bond.
The family and its members
A look into how the traditional family is morphing to adapt into modern times, with a focus on equality and the challenges of raising future generations.
By Anna Garlin Spencer
Art of Love-Making
Discover how to navigate the delicate dance of love, understand hidden emotions, and build a marriage destined for happiness with lessons from a guide for the ages.
By Anonymous
The Christian Mother; or, Notes for Mothers' Meetings
Discover how to raise virtuous children and nurture their spirits with guidance from a 19th-century manual designed to empower mothers in their vital role.
By Maria Eliza Hoare
The Meaning of Infancy
Discover how the vulnerability of human babies is secretly the key to our species' intelligence, society, and ongoing progress.
By John Fiske
I and My Chimney
A man's unusual friendship with a giant chimney is tested when his wife tries to tear it down and change everything.
By Herman Melville
Sara, a Princess: The Story of a Noble Girl
In a humble home by the sea, a young woman dreams of escaping her hard life through the power of knowledge.
By Fannie E. (Fannie Ellsworth) Newberry
Common Sense for Housemaids
A frustrated visitor writes a guide to teach inexperienced maids how to properly clean and manage a home after enduring a stay in a poorly kept house.
By Ann Fraser Tytler
Mary, Mary
Amidst poverty, a young girl and her mother in Dublin dream of riches and adventures, their bond tested by sacrifice and fueled by unwavering hope.
By James Stephens
Parents and children
Discover how parents can deeply shape their children's lives through thoughtful education and moral guidance, making a lasting impact on who they become.
By Charlotte M. (Charlotte Maria) Mason
The Home Mission
Grief and love intertwine in tales of home, family, and the hidden strength found within the domestic sphere.
By T. S. (Timothy Shay) Arthur
Religious Education in the Family
Discover how a spiritually focused home can shape children's character and bring true happiness, even amidst modern challenges to family life.
By Henry Frederick Cope
Letters to a daughter
A tender exchange unfolds as a father shares lessons of love and life with his daughter, guiding her journey into womanhood.
By Hubert Bland
Mother: A Story
A woman yearns to escape her classroom for something more, but family drama may keep her chained to expectations.
By Kathleen Thompson Norris
A Grandpa's Notebook Ideas, Models, Stories and Memoirs to Encourage Intergenerational Outreach and Communication
Discover how to bridge the generational gap and create lasting family bonds through storytelling and creative communication, even across long distances.
By Meyer Moldeven
Happiness and Marriage
A book explores the secrets to a happy marriage, revealing that true happiness comes from within and that a successful partnership requires respect, trust, and a deep understanding of oneself and one's partner.
By Elizabeth Towne
The Physical Training of Children
Discover a forgotten approach to raising healthy children, where simple habits and natural care hold the key to unlocking a child's full development.
By Pye Henry Chavasse
Courtship and Marriage, and the Gentle Art of Home-Making
Discover a bygone era's guide to love, marriage, and homemaking, where traditional values shaped relationships and expectations within the walls of a nurturing home.
By Annie S. Swan
The Eighth Year: A Vital Problem of Married Life
As the romance fades and reality sets in, a couple faces a critical turning point that could either strengthen their bond or tear them apart.
By Philip Gibbs
Our Girls
Step back in time to explore a revolutionary health and lifestyle guide aimed at empowering young women through proper health practices, dress, and a re-evaluation of their roles in society.
By Dio Lewis
A Word to Women
In a world of changing expectations, women navigate motherhood, societal norms, and personal growth.
By Mrs. Humphry