How to Deal with Life in a Stepfamily
Life as a preteen (a.k.a. “tween”) can be challenging. Life as a stepkid can be equally tough. Put them together, and it can be like climbing Mount Everest – daily. Step-tweens are not only caught between childhood and teenhoodâ??they’re also often caught between two parents, two families, and two homes.
This book lets them know they are not alone, helps them identify and express their feelings, and teaches them how to effectively communicate their wants and needs. The engaging format includes lively illustrations, quizzes, advice from other stepkids, “survival tools” to use when the going gets rough, and suggestions for what to do when nothing else seems to be working. With The Step-Tween Survival Guide, tweens will gain the skills and inspiration to both survive and thrive in a stepfamily.
7 Steps to Bonding with Your Stepchild
Practical, realistic, and upbeat advice–from sharing a bathroom to initiating conversations–for people who “inherit” children along with a new spouse. The success or failure of a stepparent to bond with stepchildren can make or break a new marriage. But this book has a refreshing message–it is possible to achieve longlasting, rewarding relationships with your new children.
Most stepparents feel caught in a bind because in order to connect with their stepchild, they have to reach out–but not too much, too little, or too deliberately. And relationships with stepchildren are inherently different from those with biological children who love their parent unconditionally. But these 7 basic steps will give you the essentials, from deciding what kind of stepparent you want to be to realizing that love comes later.
Read more…Stepfamily Australia: Stepchildren: 7 Steps to Bonding with Your Stepchild
