Parenting one day at a time

Alex J. Packer

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Parenting one day at a time

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Using the Tools of Recovery to Become Better Parents and Raise Better Kids

by Alex J. Packer

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Parenting can be the toughest adventure, even harder than any game or challenge you've faced. This story shows that even when grown-ups struggle with big problems like addiction, they can still learn, grow, and love their kids every single day. It proves that healing is possible, and that matters because every family deserves hope.

Themes

FamilyRecoveryParent and ChildAddictionResilience

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores the challenges and growth within families affected by addiction, focusing on recovery through Twelve Step principles. Suitable for ages 9-12, it sensitively portrays family relationships impacted by alcohol and drug addiction without explicit content. The book offers valuable insights into resilience and healing for children and parents alike.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

295 pages
ISBN
1568383231
Pages
295
Publisher
Hazelden
Published
1999
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Recovering AlcoholicsFamily RelationshipsRecovering AddictsChildren of AlcoholicsChildren of Drug AddictsParent and ChildParentingChild Rearing