A series of letters, diaries, texts and emails from children with various family problems, along with replys, facts, tips for helping, and discussion points. Each problem covers only two pages, which could be limiting, but does give a good point of departure. Problems covered include: a stepdad, a too-talented brother, a girl caught between her parents in their divorce, a boy who is a carer for his mum, a much-missed gran who has died, mum's boyfriend who is showing too much interest in daughter, a girl who argues constantly with her mum, a new baby in the family, an adopted boy wondering about his birth mum, a girl who must share a room with her sister, and a boy who resents being made to do chores. This is the nitty-gritty of family life. A glossary, an index, and a list of websites are included.