Stepfamily Realities: How to Overcome Difficulties and Have a Happy Family [Paperback]

Margaret Newman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1994

Providing practical information and effective advice, this helpful guidebook helps stepfamilies understand and cope with the special problems and issues that arise in new family relationships. Simultaneous.

Product Details

• Paperback: 257 pages
• Publisher: New Harbinger Publications (April 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1879237695
• ISBN-13: 978-1879237698
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #538,623 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #76 in Books > Parenting & Relationships > Family Relationships > Stepparenting & Blended Families

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41 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for any stepparent adjusting to stepchildren!, October 4, 1999

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Elizabeth (Crooked River Ranch, OR, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stepfamily Realities: How to Overcome Difficulties and Have a Happy Family (Paperback)

This book is a remarkable resource for me as I adjust to two teenage stepsons. The process of adjustment ~ for the entire family ~ can truly be a difficult one. Believe me, I know! "Realities" offers some common sense ways to refresh your perspective. Common sense that can sometimes be difficult to find on one's own in the midst of turmoil. The "Take Time" sections encourages stepparents to make an honest evaluation of specific issues.

"Stepparent Realities" has, in a very short time, improved the dynamics in my relationships with my stepkids and my husband.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Its a great start...., June 25, 2001

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Deborah A. Brown "Need-to-exercise girl" (Kalamazoo, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stepfamily Realities: How to Overcome Difficulties and Have a Happy Family (Paperback)

As a mother of two sons and remarried...going through the big time ups and downs of blending families, this book was the best so far in identifying the problems, concerns and conflicts in blending families and, also, for realistic suggestions on coping and living through these tough times and hopefully developing a comfortable living situation.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Things Will Never Seem As Difficult Again!, March 21, 2008

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Nicole Cook (St. Louis, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stepfamily Realities: How to Overcome Difficulties and Have a Happy Family (Paperback)

Blending my two and his three into a happy family of seven seemed a daunting task at first. This book was by far my favorite at addressing the many concerns our family was facing.

No blended family is without conflict, but all blended families have the ability at resolution, and this amazing book said it all.

One of the best things about the book, is that it doesn't simply identify and address these situations, it comes up with solutions and ideas to help your blended family succeed in a comfortable way. The bond of family is strong, and this book plainly, yet pointedly shows you how to maintain the strong bond through all types of conflicts.

A definite must read for any step or blended family.