Love Him, Love His Kids The Stepmother's Guide to Surviving and Thriving in a Blended Family

Name: Love Him, Love His Kids The Stepmother's Guide to Surviving and Thriving in a Blended Family
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ISBN: 9781598698947

ISBN-10: 159869894X

ISBN-13: 9781598698947

Edition: 2009

Authors: Stan Wenck, Connie J. Hansen

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He loves her. She loves him. But his kids hate her. Or bait her. Or ignore her altogether. She’s the stepmother, and sometimes she feels as if she’s never played a more thankless role. It doesn’t have to be that way. With this book, the stepmother will find the advice she needs to win over even the most resistant children. This honest, practical guide written by a therapist and stepmother who’s been there shows stepmothers the best ways to handle the most challenging situations, including how to: Get off on the right foot from “hello” Build a relationship with each child Share Daddy with his children Define boundaries as a couple Negotiate issues with Dad as well as the kids Deal with their…

Book details

List price: $12.95
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
Publication date: 8/18/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English



Introduction



Starting off on the Right Foot



Meeting His Kids and Building Relationships



Helping Resistant, Shy, and Special Children



Establishing Yourself as a New Couple



What's Our Address?



Custody Arrangements with His (and Maybe) Your Kids



Day-to-Day Life



Listening and Relating to His Kids' Biological Mom



Sharing Daddy with His Kids



Creating Family Rituals of Your Own



Disciplining Stepkids



Basic Duties and Responsibilities



Achieving Long-Term Success



Surviving Holidays, Birthdays, and Vacations



Religion and Culture



(Step)Money Matters



When to Call 911



Job Satisfaction for the Effective Stepmom


Bibliography and Resources


Index