Keys to Successful Stepmothering (Barron's Parenting Keys) [Paperback]

Greene Mulford (Author)

Book Description

Series: Barron's Parenting Keys | Publication Date: January 1, 1996

Here are practical suggestions for achieving harmony in your stepfamily. The "myths" about stepmothering are discussed as are ways to merge two families and avoid misunderstandings between you and your stepchildren, and you and your fiance/husband. Encouraging and timely, this resource helps you develop a healthy stepfamily--one filled with rewards.

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This is the book I wish has been available when I became a stepmother to two young children 20 years ago.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (January 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812093305
• ISBN-13: 978-0812093308
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,330,123 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Straight to the point..., February 10, 2002

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Karon Goodman (Oxford, AL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Keys to Successful Stepmothering (Barron's Parenting Keys) (Paperback)

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.

The book covers many issues, ranging from second weddings to money to the ex-wife. The "Tips for Merging New Families" aren't new, but it can help sometimes to take a very basic look at how you're approaching your role. There are also several helpful chapters on discipline.

The "Stepchild's Point of View" chapter is helpful, too, and and full of insight straight from the kids. The book also touches on holidays, vacations, stepsiblings and more. While it doesn't spend a lot of time on any one topic, the broad range it covers provides some quick guidance for the new or inexperienced stepmom.

The "Survival Tactics" are up to-the-point and a good reminder of how we're responsible for our own behavior and feelings. You'll probably also learn something from the questions and answers at the end of the book.

28 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Advice For Any Stepmom, May 1, 1999

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"mnyblom" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Keys to Successful Stepmothering (Barron's Parenting Keys) (Paperback)

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 and encourages stepmoms to set expectations at a realistic level.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Book Lacking In Content, March 22, 2001

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lorack (Livermore, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Keys to Successful Stepmothering (Barron's Parenting Keys) (Paperback)

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.