This book is for stepfamilies. The author, who has counseled 1000s of families and trained over 3000 therapists and clergy, is a leading authority of step relationships. She provides sane, practical, up-to-the-minute advice for dealing with the many baffling issues that beset today’s stepfamilies. From dating to remarriage, from step-sibling rivalry to joint custody this book is an invaluable guide to coping with today’s most complex challenges as a stepfamily.
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All you need to know to make it work. -- Kensington Books
Stepparenting is the best-selling book on managing the stepfamily. The parent and stepparent working together is key. -- The New York Times --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.
Stepparenting is the best-selling book on managing the stepfamily. The parent and stepparent working together is key. -- The New York Times --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.
About the Author
Jeannette Lofas, CSW, is the pioneering founder of the Stepfamily Foundation, Inc., a certified divorce and co-parenting mediator and received the 1995 National ParentsÂ’ Day Award from President Clinton.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a must read for anyone in a step family situation,
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This review is from: Step-Parenting (Paperback)
This book was recommended to me by a counselor. Everyone in my step family benefitted from its insight. We all got a better understanding of the problems we were experiencing. Topics such as where do I fit in & the importance of establishing rules & structure are addressed in an easy to read & understand format. I highly recommend this book to anyone in a step-family situation
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Sensible, Wise Advice for Stepparents,
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This review is from: Stepparenting (Mass Market Paperback)
I'm not a stepparent yet, but I'm dating a divorced man with two kids and I want to educate myself on what to expect if/when we marry. This book presents the step situation from everyone's point of view--the kids, the bio parents, the stepparents, even grandparents. Potential problems are explained and sensible ways to deal with them are offered. What I liked best is that the author emphasizes the kids--what kind of home are you creating for them? How does what you do--from dating to planning your wedding--affect them?
This book has helped me overcome some of my fears about "what am I getting into." I feel much better prepared for the future. I would give it more stars except for two flaws: 1) it doesn't go into enough detail on some subjects, such as ways to build a pleasant, respectful relationship with your stepkids, and 2) it is poorly written and edited. As an editor, I could hardly stand the numerous grammatical errors and awkwardly expressed thoughts.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Stepparenting (Mass Market Paperback)
I am saddened by all of Peter Gerlack's reviews of Jeannette Lofas's books. It is one thing to comment about a book, but when one uses the same comments about all book, and follows it up with self promotion. He mades the intentionof his comments suspect.
I poersonally have found all of her books vital to my clients. Barry Miller, Ph.D.
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I choose to use the word "step," rather than such terms as "blended" or "reconstituted" families which are more frequently used. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
fite fair, step etiquette, prior spouse, step household, instant parent, couple strength, step relationship, step situation, step siblings, visiting child, woman with children, existing children Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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I choose to use the word "step," rather than such terms as "blended" or "reconstituted" families which are more frequently used. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
fite fair, step etiquette, prior spouse, step household, instant parent, couple strength, step relationship, step situation, step siblings, visiting child, woman with children, existing children Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Money Grid, Judith Wallerstein New!
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- Living in Step by Ruth Roosevelt on page 3, and Back Matter
- The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce: A 25 Year Landmark Study by Judith S. Wallerstein on page 9
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