Blended Family Parenting

50 Things to Know About Being a Stepparent gives you practical ideas on how to successfully blend your new family. Just remember that it is not going to happen overnight. Blending your new family is going to take lots of time and patience.

Finally a book written just for blended families by blended families. In Life in a Blender, May Simpson guides listeners to achieving harmony in the home, so that each family member feels loved, respected, and free to be themselves.

When unexpected grief brings two families together, how do they start their journey to healing? Join Michael and Gina Spehn--bestselling authors and founders of the New Day Foundation--as they tell their story of resilience, remembrance, and reliance on their shared faith.

The Manager Mom Epidemic is the first book that not only acknowledges the fact that moms are burning out, but shows you how to transfer responsibility for daily tasks from yourself to your partner and also (gasp!) your kids. Clinical psychologist and child discipline expert Thomas W. Phelan, PhD, walks you through real-life situations and shows you how to step back from the things that are dragging you down.

If you’re a parent who yells and screams at your children on a daily basis and constantly feels like you’re at your wits end, it’s time to find a new communication strategy that is not only more effective, but also won’t make your blood pressure skyrocket. Kids can be downright frustrating. They don’t like to listen, they know exactly how to push your buttons, and they even seem to get some sort of pleasure from driving you up the wall.

If you are searching for a book to help you through being a stepmother, you're in the right place. As a mother for two amazing stepchildren, I wrote this book to help stepmothers that may be in the same situation I was faced with when I first met my husband, who had two kids of his own. By the time you've finished listening to this guide, you'll have the tools you need to navigate life as a stepmom and face any difficulties with clarity and confidence. Always bear in mind that you are not alone, and that there's no such thing as the perfect parent or stepparent.

Are you tired of repeating the same old patterns that leave you feeling alone and unheard? You're not the only one. Studies show that unresolved conflicts and lack of emotional intimacy are among the top reasons couples split up or live in misery. But what if you could change all that starting today? What if you had the tools to build a love that lasts—passionate, honest, and unbreakable? That's where Shadow Work Guide for Couples comes in. In this intimate guide, you'll embark on a transformative journey into the hidden depths of yourself and your partner.

Der Vater spricht...über die Reste seines Lebens in einer siebenköpfigen Familie. Wir begleiten ihn in den Alltag am Kind, bis tief in seine Nächte, in Räume bodenloser Verzweiflung und in seltene Augenblicke der freudvollen Kompetenz. Er spricht über sein Scheitern in einer Welt aus Schreien, Ausscheidungen und Patchwork. Trotz der Abgründigkeit der Erlebnisse lädt der Text ausgiebig zum Schmunzeln ein, bietet er doch jedem männlichen Leser die identifikatorische Erkenntnis, dass es ihm im Lichte dieses Vaters ausgesprochen gut geht.

If you're in a stepfamily, you may not be able to pause this book. It tracks the experiences of several real step-couples as they navigate the multiple issues and relationships in a stepfamily. Research validated strategies are clearly offered that, when incorporated, greatly reduce stepfamily conflicts.

Life is never easy, but there are times when it feels like everything is against you. Tyra Hodge grew up feeling the world's weight pressing down on her. A nagging feeling awakened, whispering how she would never amount to anything the older she got. Daunted by the increasing demands of education and her private struggles, Tyra turned away.

Solteros Casados con y sin hijos Divorciados Casados de nuevo. Todos hemos emprendido un viaje en busca del amor que nos plantea muchas interrogantes: ¿Es posible identificar a mi "alma gemela"? ¿Podemos vivir felizmente casados por el resto de nuestra vida? ¿Podemos salvar nuestro matrimonio? ¿Soy capaz de superar el divorcio y ser feliz de nuevo? ¿Podemos educar hijos felices luego del divorcio? ¡Sí! Amar es un reto, una necesidad, un sueño y una realidad. Nacimos para amar, aunque a veces, sentimos morir en el intento. Si amar es vivir, te invito a que, juntos, aprendamos a vivir.

Herzlichen Glückwunsch, es ist ein Stiefkind! »Wie wird man eine gute Stiefmutter? Es gibt kein Stiefmutter-Schwangerschaftsyoga, bei dem wir andere werdende Stiefmütter kennenlernen und uns mit ihnen über Ängste und Fragen austauschen. Eine Stiefmutter bekommt für all die Umwälzungen in ihrem Leben keine Unterstützung, keine Anerkennung, kein Verständnis. Es gibt keine Luftballons, wenn die Stiefkinder ins Leben treten, keine Glückwunschkarten oder Kuscheltiere.

The Humorist: Adventures in Adulting & Horror Movies captures the moments both silly and sincere that define the process of coming-of-age, weaving in unexpected analogies to the history of horror cinema that speak to our universal need for human connection through cultural objects, the gift of fear, and the healing power of laughter.

Morgan and Devon Gregson Bennett are an interracial creative power couple living happily enough in Brooklyn until a freak accident leaves a little girl orphaned in Los Angeles. Setting aside reservations about the price motherhood will exact on their marriage and careers, Morgan and Devon agree to adopt Vabeh, a bi-racial ethnic-hair-products heiress. Vabeh touches down in New York, wearing last season’s fur and on a mission to quickly distinguish herself from the other bold-faced names at her new school, the tony School for Spoiled Kids.

Communication is the most important aspect of our daily lives, yet most of us are not very good at it, and it takes a back seat in academic study. We learn history, science, and math, and we learn to memorize the spelling of words and their meanings as well as how to put them together in sentences through proper punctuation. However, we receive little instruction on how to use those words and sentences to express adequately our ideas, create consensus, resolve conflicts, and improve our alliances.

Parents today need a different approach on discipline. The modern-day child is more sensitive, less patient, and constantly wearing us down. The world is different today, requiring parents to master a unique care-giving style to keep them one step ahead of their children. Love, Limits, & Lessons: Expanded Edition offers solid common sense solutions for raising capable and cooperative kids in today’s fast-paced world. Designed with the quick-reference approach in mind, this audiobook will allow you to turn immediately to the situations you find yourself faced with most often.

Wie können Eltern und Kinder gestärkt aus einer Trennung hervorgehen? Wie gelingt es, gemeinsam die richtigen Weichen für die ganze Familie zu stellen, wenn man noch mit den eigenen verletzten Gefühlen zu kämpfen hat? Die erfahrene Familienpsychologin Marianne Nolde hat mit vielen Trennungsfamilien gearbeitet und selbst eine Scheidung erlebt. Sie weiß, worauf es ankommt, damit Eltern und Kinder diese einschneidende Zeit gut verkraften.

Becoming a stepfather is one of life’s most rewarding, yet challenging roles. Her Guiding Light is the heartfelt guide every stepdad needs to build a strong, loving relationship with his stepdaughter and help her grow into a confident, empowered woman. This book is packed with practical advice to help you along the way.

Are you considering remarrying but feeling a mix of excitement and worry? Concerned about blending families or repeating past mistakes? Comprehensive Guide to Remarriage Success offers essential advice, proven strategies, and real-life insights to help you navigate the complexities of remarriage and build a strong, joyful partnership.

Is the glass half-empty or half full? Sometimes life influences our view and alters our perception. In 1997, life changing events almost destroyed me. At my lowest point, and just in time, I met Nigel. He helped me to discover how a positive attitude can change everything.In 2008, with good times ahead of us, my glass was half-full. As a family, we made the biggest and most difficult decision of our lives; part of our family would immigrate to Australia. We lived the Australian dream, embracing adventure until adversity came to test us.