The smart stepmom
Subtitle: practical steps to help you thrive!
By: Ron L. Deal and Laura Petherbridge.
Contributors: Petherbridge, Laura, 1956-
Publisher: Bethany House
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Minneapolis, Minn
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780764207020
Subjects: Stepmothers; Remarried people -- Family relationships
Description: "Encouragement and practical advice for stepmoms on how to deal with their role in the stepfamily. Includes parenting advice, chapters for the husband to read, guidance for women dating men with children, and tips for relating to adult stepchildren"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Can you hear me; title: now?; title: Can I run away from home?; title: The wicked stepmother : did disney have me in mind?; title: Understanding his kids (Part 1): loss, grief, and troubling emotions; title: Understanding his kids (Part 2): loyalty; title: Partnering : stepparenting beside the engaged or disengaged father; title: Dad smart (Part 1): she can't do it without you; title: Dad smart (Part 2): pitfalls and good intentions; title: Meet your ex-wife-in-law : friend or foe?; title: Understanding your kids : what do they need?; title: Kodak moments : vacations, holidays, Mother's Day, and special occasions; title: Adult stepchildren; title: Baby steps : should we have an "ours" baby?; title: Smart love.