Be A Great Step Parent
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Stepcoupling
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Author : Susan Wisdom
language : en
Publisher: Harmony
Release Date : 2007-12-18
Stepcoupling written by Susan Wisdom and has been published by Harmony this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12-18 with Family & Relationships categories.
Love may be sweeter the second time around, but once the bliss of a newfound relationship wears off a little, the reality of being part of a stepfamily sets in. If you are one of the millions of remarried Americans facing the challenge of blending two existing families into one cohesive whole, you are part of a stepcouple—and you know all too well how hard it can be to make your marriage work in sometimes tough terrain. Different parenting styles, finances, relationships with ex-spouses, legal matters, and even seemingly simple issues such as the kinds of chores assigned to children can chisel away at your union if you don’t always make your marriage a priority. Stepcoupling offers advice for stepcouples on how to do just that—all the while strengthening their blended family with a healthy marriage. Susan Wisdom and Jennifer Green provide tips and strategies on dealing with the issues remarried couples face, with a wealth of advice from real-life stepcouples, such as: * Learning to tailor your expectations of your spouse or children and remembering that no family is perfect * Knowing where your boundaries are, whether involving a hostile ex-spouse or a stepchild who demands too much attention * Realizing that traits like flexibility, tolerance, forgiveness, and openness are especially essential in a stepfamily situation * Making “us” time for talking, problem-solving, weekends away, and enjoying your marriage to constantly renew and strengthen your bond as a couple Let this invaluable remarriage manual help you make your stepcouple the foundation of a strong, happy, and successful stepfamily.
The Happy Stepmother
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Author : Rachelle Katz
language : en
Publisher: Harlequin
Release Date : 2010-05-01
The Happy Stepmother written by Rachelle Katz and has been published by Harlequin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-01 with Family & Relationships categories.
You found the love of your life, and you vowed to have, to hold and to stepmother. You always thought that in time you'd grow to be the perfect, loving family. So why does it seem that the harder you try, the more unappreciated you feel? As a stepmother, therapist and founder of the popular Web site stepsforstepmothers.com, Dr. Rachelle Katz knows all too well how challenging stepmotherhood can be. Based on thousands of in-depth interviews and the latest research, she's created a powerful program to help you: * Alleviate stress and take care of yourself * Bond with your new family * Set and enforce clear boundaries * Get the respect you deserve * Strengthen your relationship
The Smart Stepdad
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Author : Ron L. Deal
language : en
Publisher: Bethany House
Release Date : 2011-04-01
The Smart Stepdad written by Ron L. Deal and has been published by Bethany House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-01 with Religion categories.
While resources abound for stepmothers, stepfathers are often left to travel a difficult road without clear directions. Ron Deal offers advice for men navigating the stepfamily minefield, including how to connect with stepchildren, being a godly role model, how to discipline, dealing with the biological dad, and keeping the bond strong with one's new spouse. He gives perspective on what the kids are going through and why things don't work the same as in a biological family. The Smart Stepdad provides essential guidelines to help stepfathers not only survive but succeed as both dad and husband.
Be A Great Step Parent Suzie Hayman
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Author : Suzie Hayman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Be A Great Step Parent Suzie Hayman written by Suzie Hayman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS categories.
A practical guide for coping with the ups and downs of being a step-family. Hayman provides proven strategies for building positive relationships with your step-children, and useful suggestions for how to create a stress-free and happy family environment.
Be A Great Step Parent
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Author : Suzie Hayman
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2010-10-29
Be A Great Step Parent written by Suzie Hayman and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-10-29 with Family & Relationships categories.
Written by the UK's number one parenting counsellor, Be a Great Step Parent: Teach Yourself is a practical guide to coping with the many issues faced by the blended family and deriving a positive relationship with your family members. It is full of straightforward and easy-to-follow advice that anyone can act on, with plenty of emotional support for you in times of need. It covers not just all the members of the family involved directly, but also such knock-on issues as grandparents and access. With help for children of all ages, mums and dads, it takes a step-by-step approach to the subject, covering everything from the earliest days of a new relationship to the issues raised by a new baby, with sensible information on finances and schools, and suggestions for stress-free holidays. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of PC care. THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.
How To Be Great And Successful Step Parent Without Spoiling Your Step Children
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Author : Ron K. Snyder
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-09-09
How To Be Great And Successful Step Parent Without Spoiling Your Step Children written by Ron K. Snyder and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-09 with categories.
As many of you are preparing to re-marry, you probably have expectations of what life will be like with your new spouse and new family. You're thinking something along the lines of "happily ever after" perhaps? Sorry to burst your bubble but let's take time out for a quick reality check. People rarely have a clue what a relationship with a step-child will be like. It's not because we're stupid. It's just that there aren't any guide books for step families. We just assume it's OK to play by biological family rules. This leads to many false assumptions. Today, I'd like to look at some of the most common and present a more realistic view of what you're likely to experience. 1. I get along fine with the children now, so our relationship will only improve once I'm married to their parent. Children view their relationship with you VERY differently once you are married to their parent. Things are permanent now. Any hopes they may have been holding onto about mom and dad reconciling are dead, and you're a part of that death. This quite obviously can cause serious resentment. 2. The kids are only over every other weekend. That shouldn't cause much of a disruption to our home life. Just because a child is over every other weekend, doesn't mean they can't wreak havoc on your home and life. I receive tons of questions from fledgling step-parents struggling with what to do to manage what they view as the "disruption" to their lives when the kids come to visit. It's not that they don't like the kids, it's just that their usual schedule gets turned topsy turvy. 3. My partner loves me, so naturally the kids will too. Nowhere does it say that just because a child's parent loves you, that they have to. Many kids have the opinion that they already have 2 parents and they aren't interested in having any more. Your goal should be for a civil, friendly relationship rather than one full of love. If you get love, great! But, don't count on it. 4. I'm an adult... How tough can it be to win a kid over? It can be VERY difficult to "win over" a step-child. The problem is your attitude. It's really a manipulative one. Rather than "win" them over, the focus needs to be on being present in their lives and slowly trying to build a relationship with them. 5. I won't have to be the "bad guy" with these kids. My spouse will take care of all the discipline. While this SHOULD be the way things go, it rarely does. Most of the time single parents are so happy to have another adult in the house, they expect that person to step in and share the responsibility of discipline. 6. My new spouse will make sure the kids treat me with respect. This is another one that SHOULD happen, but unfortunately a lot of parents are still wrestling with a sense of guilt over breaking up the family. The guilt continues as the parent feels that the children are being forced into a new and different family. A lot of times this guilt plays out by parents not requiring their children to treat the new member of the family (that would be you, by the way) with the respect they deserve. You may be asking, "How can I learn other important steps to being a great step parent?" Inside this book you will learn all the steps you need to take inorder to cope and manage step parenting without soiling your step children and at the same time how to stay sane and productively enjoy being a great step parent. The book is filled with comforting actinable steps.
Stepmonster
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Author : Wednesday Martin
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date : 2011-01-21
Stepmonster written by Wednesday Martin and has been published by HarperCollins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-21 with Family & Relationships categories.
An honest and groundbreaking guide to understanding the complicated emotions that develop between stepmothers and children. When faced with often overwhelming challenges, what woman with stepchildren is unfamiliar with that “stepmonster” feeling? Half of all women in the United States will live with or marry a man with children. To guide women new to this role—and empower those who are struggling with it—Wednesday Martin draws upon her own experience as a stepmother. She's frank about the harrowing process of becoming a stepmother, she considers the myths and realities of being married to a man with children, and she counteracts the cultural notion that stepmothers are solely responsible for the problems that often develop. Along the way, she interviews other stepmothers and stepchildren and offers up fascinating insights from literature, anthropology, psychology, and evolutionary biology that explain the little-understood realities of this unique parent-child relationship and—in an unexpected twist—shows why the myth of the Wicked Stepmother is the single best tool for understanding who real stepmothers are and how they feel.
Becoming A Stepfamily
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Author : Patricia L. Papernow
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2015-07-17
Becoming A Stepfamily written by Patricia L. Papernow and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-17 with Psychology categories.
What determines whether stepfamilies remain together? What helps stepfamilies overcomes the difficulties of remarriage and become mutually supportive family units? How can mental health professionals better support this development? This book brings both clarity and depth to the unique and complex dynamics of remarried families. Patricia Papernow draws on interviews with over 100 stepfamily members, up-to-date research, a solid theoretical framework, and an empathic clinical sensibility to present an insightful model of stepfamily development, the Stepfamily Cycle. This details account of the sages of forming a lasting, cohesive group is richly illustrated by stepfamily members' own stories. Becoming a Stepfamily describes the developmental challenges involved in building nourishing, reliable relationships between stepparents and stepchildren, in the newly married couple, and between different family groups who must learn to live together in a remarried family. Papernow discusses the factors that influence the pace and ease of development, and she provides four full length case studies illustrating the varied paths through the stepfamily cycle to the successful remarried life. The author offers therapists, clergy, school personnel, and others involved with stepfamilies a range of effective interventions, including preventive, educational, and clinical approaches. She provides practical guidance for helping family members deal constructively with the differing attachments of children to their biological parents and stepparents, assisting stepparents as they cope with feeling excluded from the powerful biological parent-child bond, and guiding biological parents torn between their spouse's need for intimacy and privacy and their children's needs for support and attention.
Be A Great Step Parent A Teach Yourself Guide
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Author : Suzie Hayman
language : en
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill
Release Date : 2011-01-11
Be A Great Step Parent A Teach Yourself Guide written by Suzie Hayman and has been published by Mcgraw-hill this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-11 with Family & Relationships categories.
More than 60 million Teach Yourself products sold worldwide Make the most out of your blended family Written by the United Kingdom's number one parenting counselor, Be a Great Step Parent is a practical guide to coping with the many issues you face as part of a blended family and to deriving a positive relationship with new family members. It is full of straightforward and easy-to-follow advice that anyone can act on, with plenty of emotional support in times of need. With help for children of all ages, moms and dads, it takes a step-by-step approach to the subject, covering everything from the earliest days of a new relationship to the issues raised by a new baby, with practical information on finances and schools, and suggestions for stress-free holidays. Inside you’ll find: One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience A practical rather than emotional approach to step-parenting, so it is easy to use and accessible Topics include: Getting together; Early days and introductions; Moving in and living together; Practical issues; Coming together; From partner to stepparent; Emotions; Chores, rules, traditions and discipline; Working together; Sharing children with another family; "You can’t tell me what to do, you're not my Mom/Dad"; Different parenting styles; Schools; Fighting the myths; Financial issues--finances and child support, names and responsibilities; Grandparents and other family members; Communication and negotiation; Moving on; New babies for both parents; Building cooperation and avoiding conflict; Finances; Legal issues; Names and identity; Looking after yourselves
The Smart Stepmom
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Author : Ron L. Deal
language : en
Publisher: Bethany House
Release Date : 2009-10-01
The Smart Stepmom written by Ron L. Deal and has been published by Bethany House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-01 with Religion categories.
The stepmother's role often is ambiguous and underappreciated, and frequently it carries unrealistic expectations. The book answers women's concerns and questions, including: How can I be a caretaker and a key emotional connector in the family if the children don't accept my influence? How shoud I cope with children who are confused about their family and torn between loyalty to their biological mother and me? When should I step back in conflicts and when should I insist that my husband stand up for me? In addition it addresses the spiritual and emotional climate of the home, providing perspective and guidelines to help stepmothers and their families thrive.