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Hohm Press

Pages: 188 pages
Size: Paperback, 6 X 9 inches
ISBN: 978-1-935387-08-4

No matter who you are and how much experience you’ve had with kids, becoming a step-parent and “blending of families” is difficult work. The book presents 8 Strategies in the form of action steps to maximize anyone’s chances of success in this endeavor.

Use this book to:

• create a “parenting partnership”

• move beyond resentment of or competition with the former spouse

• examine and work with your unrealistic expectations about yourself and your kids

• build new and happy memories with your step-children, while respecting their old ones

• understand the “Family Hierarchy Ladder” to resolve many problems before they show up

• get the help you need when “things” or people break down.

8 Strategies for Successful Step-Parenting is written in a non-apologetic voice, offering strong and specific direction to address current problems. Vignettes of 30 real-life family situations support the strategies suggested. Issues and examples are applicable cross-culturally, and address needs of both men and women.This book will empower readers to take up their new challenge with common sense, firmness and compassion; but most of all, with greater self-knowledge—the best strategy for success in any important task.

“Being responsible for the day-to-day physical, emotional and spiritual care of someone else’s children takes a lot of guts. It also takes persistence, optimism, focus, and love for your new partner, enough to commit yourself to his or her children.”—from the text

BOOK REVIEW:

Step-parenting can often prove a daunting endeavor. "8 Strategies for Successful Step-Parenting" discusses what step-parents can do to be important to their child's lives, a task that often leaves many step parents overwhelmed. From creating a bond with the child and creating a bond with both biological parents, and remembering that a step parent can mean the world, "8 Strategies for Successful Step-Parenting" is a strongly recommended pick for any new step parent who may be feeling overwhelmed.   

-The Midwest Book Review, February 2012 http://www.midwestbookreview.com/ibw/feb_12.htm#Parenting        

8 Strategies for Successful Step-Parenting
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