Based on interviews with hundreds of remarried women and men and theirchildren, this highly recommended guide provides a compassionateexploration of the dynamics of stepfamilies. Reflecting the growing realizationthat, in the realm of stepparenting, romance and good intentions are nosubstitute for preparation and communication, Making It as a Stepparentrealistically acknowledges the fears, doubts, and difficulties that affect thestepparenting situation as it offers practical help and insight into the manyaccompanying challenges and rewards. Whether discussing money matters,visitation rights, the use of family names, discipline, sexual tensions, thepressure to "love," or the "instant parent" syndrome, the voices of thestepfamily members interviewed resonate long after the book is put down.Stepparents cannot help but recognize their own disappointments and joys inthese stories. All readers will find Making It as a Stepparent full of wise counsel and needed reassurance.
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Claire Berman is director of public education for the Child Welfare League of America and past president of the Stepfamily Association of America. She is the author of three previous books and writes and lectures widely on family issues.
Based on interviews with hundreds of remarried women and men and theirchildren, this highly recommended guide provides a compassionateexploration of the dynamics of stepfamilies. Reflecting the growing realizationthat, in the realm of stepparenting, romance and good intentions are nosubstitute for preparation and communication, Making It as a Stepparentrealistically acknowledges the fears, doubts, and difficulties that affect thestepparenting situation as it offers practical help and insight into the manyaccompanying challenges and rewards. Whether discussing money matters,visitation rights, the use of family names, discipline, sexual tensions, thepressure to "love," or the "instant parent" syndrome, the voices of thestepfamily members interviewed resonate long after the book is put down.Stepparents cannot help but recognize their own disappointments and joys inthese stories. All readers will find Making It as a Stepparent full of wise counsel and needed reassurance.
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Softcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Interviews with stepparents, stepchildren, psychiatrists, and other professionals point up the unique adjustment problems of the stepfamily Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Solid binding. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book. Seller Inventory # 123735268
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Seller: Ghost River Rare and Used Books, Cremona, AB, Canada
Condition: Good +. New York, NY, U.S.A.: HarperTrade, 1986. 202 pp includes index and bibliography. Based on interview with hundreds of remarried women and men and their children. Practical help and insight into the many accompanying challenges and rewards of stepparenting. Softcover has minimal edge rubbing. No creases. Former owner's name on first page. Some underlining in pencil in text. Updated Edition. Trade Good +. Seller Inventory # 004587
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