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Compassionate, In-Depth And Packed With Great Tips
I read this book as a biological parent and a stepparent. I really appreciate the author's deep and compassionate understanding of the primitive connection between parents and their biological children in stepfamilies-a connection that can leave stepparents feeling like outsiders. Because the author honors this important bond between divorced parents and their kids, she does a beautiful job of explaining the incredibly complex nature of relationships in stepfamilies. I love the author's warm, personal approach and her ability to create empathy for all members of a stepfamily. She does a great job of helping stepparents view the world from their partners' and stepchildren's point of view. She also offers very helpful tips about how to bond with stepchildren, including sample conversations about difficult topics. The bonding tips include "Conversation Starters That Get Stepchildren Talking" and other creative ideas. This book is a gold mine for stepparents!

7 Steps to Bonding With Your Stepchild
We are a treatment foster home and Suzen was our clinical specialist for almost a year.I have a step child that I was having problems with and Suzen suggested that we read her book and see if it would help.It helped me because I at times seemed like I was in competition with my step-son for his father's attention.It showed me new ways to deal with this and how to come to terms with it.It also helped me with the foster children in our home and really had a large impact on how I dealt with those children.I feel Suzen writes from the heart and some very good points in her book.I would recommend this book highly to any family which is dealing with difficult step-children.It is worth every penny. ... Read more

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Wonderful to learn about attachment
This was one of many books I have been reading regarding attachment.This book had my sons name written all over it.I am a mother of a foreign adopted son with many issues ahead.This has by far been the best one I have found.It showed examples of problems along with a recommended solution to correcting the behavior.We are now seeing some much needed changes in our household.I highly recommend this selection.

Fantastic!
Daniel Hughes really understands children with RAD! I especially would recommend this book for parents adopting or doing foster care.

highly recommend
We recently adopted a 9 yr old boy.This book helped me understand the source of his behavior and have more compassion.There weren't a lot of methods to help me cope, but I hope his other book will have that.
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Subjects:  1. Children with Special Needs    2. Developmental - Child    3. Family & Relationships    4. Family/Marriage    5. Parenting - Stepparenting    6. Psychology    7. Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent    8. Social Work    9. Child & developmental psychology    10. Child welfare    11. Psychiatry    12. Psychology & Psychiatry / Child Psychology    13. Psychotherapy   

Editorial Review

The role of stepmother has long been maligned--just think of Cinderella's or Snow White's stepmothers. Since 1985 when Cheri Burns published this funny, helpful book, stepmothers have felt relieved and no longer so alone. Burns, a stepmother herself, wrote the book to help fellow travelers understand the dynamics and conflicts of their role and navigate the stormy waters of "Expectations," "Guilt," "The Wicked Ex-Wife," "Discipline," "Vacations," and more. Read more

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Somewhat helpful
This book discusses a lot of the situations stepmothers face, but I felt it had a negative attitude about stepfamily relations. It addressed some of the emotions of being a stepmother, but it doesn't really give a positive outlook on how to improve situations. Other books have left me with a positive attitude about being a stepmom and emphasizing the importance of a sense of humor, but this book made me feel as if things will never improve...so why even try. It may be helpful for stepmothers with problem stepchildren such as behavior or criminal issues.

A must read for all stepmoms!
I can't begin to put into words how inspiring and wonderful this book is. I so wish I had read it BEFORE we got married. I could have saved myself a whole lot of frustration, tears and resentment. There still are those days when the stress level and anxiety are off the charts, but I feel I'm handling the situations better. I learned to pick my battles. I will survive!

A good read
Stepmotherhood is hard, scary and unrewarding sometimes. Burn's honest portrayal of what it is to be a stepmother, without the rose colored glasses, may be scary, but it is honest. This book made the bad seem less so and made me appreciate the good that I have in my stepfamily. Her wise words, honest situations and the real-life examples are the reality that any woman going into life as a stepmother needs to see. ... Read more

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Positive insight for new stepmoms
This book is easy to read. It is has positive advice for new stepmothers trying to figure out their personal style, and provides humor to help through tough situations. Lots of personal stories from other stepmoms, and how they handled situations and emotions. Helps you realize your are not alone, and every thought and emotion is normal for the adjustment of becoming a stepmother. I would especially recommend this book for stepmoms who are not biological mothers.

A MUST READ for every Stepmom - new or old hand!
I've been a step mom for about 3 years now and even though I think I've got it down pat, there are still lots of little things that crawl under my skin and make me feel un-motherly.This book is GREAT guidance for every stopmom.Not only does it give you good, practical advice on how to deal with the day to day life of being a stepmom and what to expect, it lets you know that you're not alone and that we all feel the same way as we go through our metamorphosis from single girl to step mom.I now know why I have an evil twin (which didn't exist before I got married) and how to combat it.If you have a friend that's a stepmom or will become a stepmom, you owe her this book.It's a light in the dark!

Funny & True
Loved this book. It has a funny but had the true side of dealing with issues of being a step parent and dealing with an ex. I couldnt put it down after I began reading it. I highly recomend this book. ... Read more

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Keys To Successful Stepfathering
Buy this if you are a Stepfather (or one to be)! I bought 3 books on the subject, but none came close to Pickhardt's book. He is on point. With loads of useful advice. I felt like he knew my exact family relationship with his examples. I wish I had bought this earlier in my relationship. Thanks to the author.

On the mark.
This book is right on the mark.It validated a lot of the emotions felt in this situation and explains how to deal with them positively.I would reccomend this book to any stepfather.

Extremely well written
I'm about to marry a wonderful woman who has 3 daughters, the eldest is almost a teenager.After a particularly trying weekend, I went to Amazon and bought 3 books on being a stepfather.The other books were okay.Then I read this book.Carl Pickhardt is very careful and thoughtful when choosing his words.Every word was there for a reason and carried enormous weight.The book was insightful, meaningful and accurate. The advice is valuable, but it is the thoughtful, no-nonsense insight behind that advice that is priceless.It is easy to read, but better than that, it grabbed my attention from beginning to end. I've made a note to reread this book every year.Good job Carl! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Family & Relationships    2. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    3. Family/Marriage    4. Fathers    5. Parenting - General    6. Parenting - Stepparenting    7. Philosophy (General)    8. Stepfamilies    9. Stepfamily    10. Stepfathers    11. Family & Relationships / Stepparenting   

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A great read
This book is one that you will read through and learn a lot from. But, it is also a book that you will be able to pick up and find helpful hints with situations you may be experiencing w/ blending your family. I have read the book and now my fiance is also reading it. It is outlined well and you can quickly find something specific you may be looking for. I would encourage anyone who is planning on blending a family or anyone who is already in the blending process to read this.

didnt help me
I didnt get much out of this book. I married a man with 3 children that hate me and their mother encourages them. I have bent over backwards for these children and they continue to see me as the enemy. It has been 5 years now and they still do not accept me or my child (their half sister). I Hate to say, but it all boils down to the ex-wife, they will pick-up her attitude and take her lead. If she does not want the children to like you or your home they will NEVER accept you. I just had to get to the point where I just dont care anymore what they think and protect my relationship with my husband. The book did not help with these problems.

This book has become my bible.
What a great book! I highly recommend it. With this book I learned about expectations and boundaries, how to deal with an ex-spouse, how to communicate effectively with my new husband,his child and my own children. I was able to relate to the example couples used in this book. It really helped to know that other couples had the same problems and felt the same way about blending families. Blending families is a quite a challenge, but this book helped create a smoother transition for me, my children, my husband and his child. This book also helps to show what the kids are going through and that it's just as difficult for them as it is for the adults. This was a very helpful and imformative book. ... Read more

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A Great Resource for Those Going Through A Divorce
My Mom picked up this book for me at a yard sale when I was in the very early phases of my seperation & divorce and I can't tell you what a lifesaver it was for me!
Covers all bases
This book is a one-stop source for a very difficult reason to read a book...it's definately not to kill time. Since no one wants to read a book on how to divorce and start over...it's good that someone (Genevieve Clapp) took the time to make it organized and easy.Another good thing about this book is that it makes you evaluate or re-evaluate the decision to ever marry again. I think single women even considering marrying an 'at risk' guy should read it to see if it's worth the trouble. ... Read more

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Great ideas, but it DOES take two to tango...
I bought this book very shortly after it was published when I saw the authors on some morning talk show, and voraciously read every page in search of the magic solution to the problems between me and my husband's ex.
Great for a small piece of mind
This book really helped me to visualize how that stubborn ex-wife is or has been viewing the whole situation.I do not get as worked up as I had been doing in the past.I have learned to pick my battles and let the bio-parents deal with eachother as much as possible.I have a little more patience with her and I am thinking about buying her a copy as well.It may not help her, but it sure did me and it is worth a shot. Great for some peace
This makes you take a look into that other woman's life.It forces you to possibly gain a little knowlegde about the ex.It was great to finally feel a little of much DESERVED peace in my life. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children of divorced parents    2. Divorced mothers    3. Family & Relationships    4. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    5. Family Relationships    6. Family/Marriage    7. Parenting - General    8. Parenting - Stepparenting    9. Stepchildren    10. Stepfamilies    11. Stepmothers    12. Family & Relationships / General    13. Marriage, family & other relationships   

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disappointed
I was disappointed with this book.I did not find it encouraging at all.....as a matter of fact....I found it more pro for the stepkids and bio fathers.I was looking for a book that would allow me to feel okay that I don't feel certain ways as a stepmother and I was looking for encouraging words to make me feel that I did not have to have the pressure on me as a stepmother and to feel that I was not expected to do all the compromising.I did not find it helpful and I discarded the book.

Not Meant for just NEW Stepmothers
Jean McBride offers sage advice to ALL stepmothers, not just the new stepmothers.There is so much hope for all in this treasure of a book.

Encouraging Words for *ANYONE* in a relationship!
A small volume, yet a treasure trove of useful tips & reminders for anyone involved in any kind of relationship.Specifically targeted to the stepmothers amongst us, this is advice which is easy to read, absorb & put into practice.Read more

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Vague advice
I bought this book just before marrying a man with four children from his first marriage. I expected solid examples of stepmoms overcoming obstacles and sharing their wisdom. However, I found the book very frustrating: 1)the testimonials all came from women who were dissatisfied with their relationships, neglecting those who developed strong bonds with stepchildren; 2)the advice is all too vague to be applied. Chapters titled, "Simplify Expectations" and "Simplify Relationships" are filled with generalizations that are about as effective as telling an over-stressed mom to "just relax". Overall, a disappointing read.

Not entirely impressive...
First I want to start by saying that the book is probably geared better for a woman who already has at least one biological child of her own, coming into a relationship where her partner's biological child/children are being added to the picture. Also that in the relationship, the step children or the step-parenting experience is from the custodial perspective.
if your THAT naive, read this book
I was in real need of some guidance and this book was rated high in a local parenting mag so I picked it up looking forward to reading someone's expert advice. But instead I felt like I was listening to a cheerleader give me advice. Enough already with the exclamation points. I get the basic premise. What I was hoping for was something more substantial backed up with facts and studies. If you have little emotional intelligence you will probably get something out of this book... i have an iota more than a little and found this book ridiculously simplistic. ... Read more

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A MUST READ
I have been looking for a book like this for a long time.I have read many books on the subject of stepparenting and have found them to be boring and basically worthless.
Fabulous!I wish I could have read this before now...
After becoming seriously involved with a divorced father of two teenage girls who, by the way, he had custody of, we decided to get engaged and I would move into his home until our new home was built.My 12 year old son would reside with his father temporarily due to the fact that there wasn't enough room in my fiance's house.Big mistake!I suppose we just thought things would fall into place however we were totally taken aback when his 18 year old daughter blew up and told her father to make me leave.We definitely didn't have enough information going in.If I would have read this book 6-8 months ago, maybe we wouldn't be going through everything we're going through now.Great reading!!!Keep this book close by to keep your sanity.

Errs on the negative side
This is one of three stepmothering books I purchased, and after reading all three, I can say this book leaves me depressed and hopeless, feeling as though I cannot cope with what stepmothering brings.The 'real-life' examples and stories seem so negative and worst-case scenario.This book just encourages feeling negative and hopeless.It left me full of anxiety and fear, not answers and solutions.Even though it does offer up many useful suggestions, and illustrates the reality of stepmothering, it errs on the side of the negative extreme.I'm sure many women can relate to this book, but for those of us who need a positive approach, and have supportive partners and stepchildren who like us, actually love us, we need something else.I highly recommend "The Courage to be a Stepmom" by Thoele, and "The Stepmom's Guide to Simplifying Your Life" by Goodman.These two books left me feeling hopeful, I realized the positives and the love, the reasons WHY I'm even bothering with this difficult situation!I really see the hope and love in my situation after reading those two books, not so for "The Enlightened Stepmother".Perhaps, the best approach is to read this book first, to make sure you are well aware of the realities of stepmotherhood, THEN read the other two books to learn how to positively face the challenges. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Attitudes    2. Child Development And Rearing    3. Family & Relationships    4. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    5. Family/Marriage    6. Parenting    7. Parenting - Motherhood    8. Parenting - Stepparenting    9. Psychology    10. Remarriage    11. Stepmothers    12. United States    13. Advice on parenting    14. Family & Relationships / Stepparenting    15. Marriage, family & other relationships   

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The ONLY Adult Stepfamily Book You'll EVER Need!
Finally! A book that emerges amidst the sea of stepfamily guides, offering direction through the waters of ADULT stepfamilies. Step Wars assists your travel through the life of an adult stepfamily beginning with the conception of the relationship, and covering the plethora of complications, which lead up to the inheritance at its bereavement. Step Wars is "must" reading
This is a lovely book and reads well and offers important help. Step Wars can help happy second marriages stay that way! It will help to anticipate, understand and negotiate the pitfalls of dealing with adult step children. although not advertised as such, thisbook offers sound advice about how parents in general should talk about finances with their grown children. I predict a wide and grateful audience.

Outstanding Book
This is an outstanding book. It tackles the delicate issues surrounding the many varieties of adult step families with wisdom and wit.A sense of profound and seasoned realism underlies the authors' approach and theyaddress the most difficult questions ( including money and sex) with gripping and often painful experiences from real life. There are no easy answers but this book is truly a guide to realistic accommodations. It is enlivened by intelligence, a sense of humor, and is vastly above the level of most self help books. I couldn't put it down. ... Read more

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Great Book!Highly recommended...
for ANYONE who is in a blended family!My husband and I just finished the book and the workbook.When we began, we didn't know how this book might impact our family.WOW!What a difference it has made in our family!We are very happy with the results and our hope is that other families will come across this book and be as blessed by it as we have been!
God Breathes on Blended Families
I was looking for a "God Inspired" book to help me with the challenges of a relationship with a man who has children and the future prospect of marriage which includes living with "the man of my heart" and 2 teenage sons.I felt this book was written by Christians for Christians but would be helpful for any couple thinking about marriage and family.My Sweetheart and I have both read the book and are thankful that there is help in this area.A MUST for families!!!

If you are looking for hope, you will find it in the pages of this book and workbook!
We were married in January of 2000, we have 5 children between us. We heard the statistics, but we thought that things would be different for us since we were both Christians. We went through all of the premarital counseling and thought that we knew what we were getting ourselves into. Within the first year, our marriage was spiraling out of control. Divorce looked immenant by year two. We went to Christian counseling and aired all of our junk, but what we needed was what we found in this book. Through this book, Moe & Paige led us back to the one relationship that really matters, the one with our Savior. If we don't have that one relationship right, then we cannot expect that any other relationship will fair much better. They taught us practical solutions to real life problems. They reminded us of the things that you forget in the midst of the storm of life; that prayer is an awesome thing! It is the oil in our engine and without it our engine will overheat, explode and eventually die. There was so much good that we received from this book that we asked our church to teach it as a class. They empowered us to do so and with the help of Moe and Paige and the God Breathes on Blended Families book and workbook, other marriages & families have been saved. We know that God truly does Breathe on Blended Families. If you want save your family the pain of another divorce, read this book and apply it to your life. Trust us it works. Our marriage and family is living proof. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Christian Life    2. Christianity    3. Family & Relationships    4. Family & Relationships / Stepparenting    5. Family life    6. Religion    7. Religion / Christian Life    8. Religious aspects    9. Stepchildren    10. Stepfamilies    11. Stepparenting    12. Becnel, Moe    13. Becnel, Paige    14. Remarriage   

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mixed bag
This is a very practical nuts & bolts book about how to structure single-parent and blended homes. The tone is a no-nonsense reminder that parents need to parent, not befriend, spoil or placate their kids.A good reminder for many of us, probably.However, the author's approach feels bossy to me. Experts rarely agree on any aspect of parenting; instead of acknowledging that, she'll just present her approach as the correct one. For example, on the fairly controversial subject of allowances, surprise, surprise: of the myriad approaches out there, the way *her* birth family administered allowances is the correct one!Another major turnoff for me was her discussion of bedtime rituals for her son, Lars.When he was between the ages of 5 and 10, she would go out (on the town, on dates, etc.,)after he went to sleep approximately three times/week.There is no mention of a baby sitter, baby monitor, or any other way to ensure his safety and security.After I read that, I had a hard time accepting this woman as an expert on *anything* I would recommend Mom's House, Dad's House: Making Two Homes for Your Child as a better book that covers everything this book purports to, and much more.

strict!!
I found this book to have some great points about how parents are in charge and children should not run the household. I believe that children need and want boundaries and limits to feel safe and loved. However, I found the author's tone to be overly strict and a little oppressive for the children.

Family Rules
Family Rules is a how to do it manual for managing the stepfamily. Adults need guidance for dealing with the chaos that
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Have Courage
Definately read this book before becoming a stepmom. If I had, I could have saved myself a LOT of trouble. It might be a little confusing but when the situation arises, you will be able to say "AHA" instead of "HUH"!

beginners
This book is good if you have not begun. I may have liked it more if I had read this book before I was married. The book describes feelings that you may already have, but fails to offer solutions. I have been reading other books that offer guidance and resolutions. I feel this book is for someone who is thinking about marrying a man with children not a woman who has already married and encountered the stress of being in awkward situations with stepchildren or the wicked ex-wife.

A Source of Sustenance and Hope for Stepmoms
I bought a copy of "The Courage to Be A Stepmom - Finding Your Place Without Losing Yourself" after my husband and I began dating and found it to be very down-to-earth - although as a stepmom to be, I couldn't quite relate to everything in it just yet. Now with two years of marriage under my belt, I can say her appraisal of the situation was honest. Our first year of marriage was an emotional roller-coaster for me - I was surprised by the depth of my emotions and how they would just bubble out sometimes. The book is divided into five sections discussing: (1) why stepmothering is difficult, (2) how stepmothering can be manageable and (even) enjoyable, (3) how to take care of yourself, (4) strengthening your marriage, and (5) gathering the gifts - meaning reaping in the harvest of your emotional investment in building a stepfamily. This is a very reflective and insightful book - one that encourages stepmoms to feel their way gently into their role within a stepfamily, to not push stepchildren too hard for acceptance, and to gather strength and comfort from within. It also talks about how to avoid harboring bitterness and closing off oneself emotionally - advocating instead that we have the courage to love our spouses and to forge ties with our new stepfamily members. It addresses not only the practical feelings that emerge for many stepmothers, but also spiritual and emotional health. Some may find the book's rather wishy-washy feel-good spiritual nature a little disquieting (it advocates that stepmothering be embraced as a spiritual journey), but many will appreciate the book's emphasis on health in all its aspects - and truly we are all affected in our personal attitude and spirit by how we view our role in a stepfamily. ... Read more

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Very useful information
This book has very useful information. If you are a new step parent I would definately recommend reading this book. It covers many of the important issues that someone new to step parenting might not even think of.
elegant, readable - and superficial
I have specialized in providing professional education and therapy to stepfamilies since 1981. I have researched stepfamilies professionally since 1979, an habe been a stepgrandson, stepson, and ex-stepfather and stepbrother. I am an invited Board member of the Stepfamily Association of America, a contributing editor to 'Your Stepfamily Online,' and the author of six books on high-nurturance relationships and stepfamilies.
A book you need...
This book calls itself an "easy-to-read, problem-solving guide," and that's pretty accurate. Written by a stepgrandmother with a refreshing and mature approach, this book focuses on solutions, not excuses. The advice is straightforward and free of hard to understand theory. There are quotes from stepparents throughout the text that illustrate the subjects well.Read more

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compact, specific, useful - and misses key points
I have been a professional stepfamily researcher and therapist for 27 and 24 years, respectively. I'm currently an invited Board member of the DStepfamily Association oof America, and a contributing editor to "Your Stepfamily Online" e-magazine. I've lived in two stepfamilies, as a stepgran\dson, stepson, stepfather, and stepbrother.
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Straight to the point...
This fairly brief book doesn't spend a lot of time on the philosophy of stepmothering, but instead, gets right to the practical, nitty-gritty information that the reader can use immediately. The real-life stepmom stories that appear on almost every page are both enlightening and inspiring, spoken directly from the heart. A Book Lacking In Content
I found this book somewhat disappointing.It lacked content, and neglected a lot of the WHYs in a blended family.I left this book feeling unfulfilled.However, _Keys to Successful Step-Mothering_ does contain some good content on coping skills and would be a good read for the busy mom or stepmother.This book is a good companion to other, more in depth, step parenting books, but I found it doesn't stand well on its own.

Good Advice For Any Stepmom
This is great resource for stepmothers. It has many helpful suggestions about dealing with blended families in healthy ways and the importance of keeping your marriage a priority. It dispels myths about stepparenting andencourages stepmoms to set expectations at a realistic level. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Family & Relationships    2. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    3. Family Relationships    4. Family/Marriage    5. Parenting - Stepparenting    6. Stepmothers    7. Family & Relationships / Stepparenting