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Print Length: 39 pages
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Publication Date: December 19, 2013
Sold by: Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B00HC3HEDY
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Best Sellers Rank: #392,371 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store) #47 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Parenting & Relationships > Family Relationships > Stepparenting & Blended Families #93 in Books > Parenting & Relationships > Family Relationships > Stepparenting & Blended Families #301 in Kindle Store > Kindle Short Reads > One hour (33-43 pages) > Parenting & Relationships
This is obviously the new family in today's time. I bought this book for two reasons. Once I deal with a lot of kids living in homes like this and I want to be better able to communicate and relate to them. And plus I have a close friend engaged to woman that will make a blended family when they get married. So I loaned him the book. But I also read it myself like I mentioned before and was astonished on complete the book was on the information it provided. It was to the point with no fluff. It gave you steps on how to deal with all the problems that would arise from the kids not getting long with their step parent and so forth. This is a mandatory buy for anyone in this situation.
"Blended Families" is full of real-world advice for step-parents. Author Lilli Morgan diffuses the ridiculous "evil stepmother" myth once and for all, but she doesn't promise that reading her book will turn your family into the Brady Bunch, either. Instead, she gives a practical, rational, "whatever works" approach to the difficult adjustments facing blended families. She emphasizes that blended families will not be like traditional (i.e. "nuclear" families), nor should they be. However, blended families can be functional and happy if the members make certain efforts and have reasonable expectations.There are many complicated relationships and dynamics that affect blended families, from dealing with exes to stealing couple time in the midst of all the upheaval. And, of course, there are the children and/or step-children to consider. Morgan simplifies these relationships and bonds with sage, well-seasoned advice. Much of her advice is focused on techniques to win over step-children and ease into disciplining them. She also explains how to understand children's needs and developmental stages.If you or someone you know is part of a blended family, I would highly recommend this book. Morgan's perspective and good sense definitely shed light on the complexities of step-parenting!
What an important book for an important topic in this day and age. This is a book that many could have used years ago. Blending families takes a certain amount of skill and extra effort. The author lays it out completely. It's all on the line. The author breaks it easy and guides us in an easy to understand manner. This book is a must have for anyone involved in a blended family in any way. Children can learn from this book as well as adults can. The author makes some great points and can prepare families for the new lifestyle that they will become part of. As a former family therapist, I recommend this book highly. It can be a saviour for the situations that will arise once this commitment is made.
I grew up in a blended family. I wish this book existed back then. History repeats itself and now I am raising a child in a blended family. So many times in my childhood I had a hard time dealing with my step family. This book was a great read and help me to recognize some mistakes that I may be repeating. I recommend reading this book if you are raising kids in a blended family and moreover discuss the key points of this book with your kids. This book really helped me get some feedback that I was not expecting. Raising kids is tough and blended families can be real tough. I recommend this book for parents, but I think can also bring insight for difficult children in their teens. Great book
Step-parenting is one of the most difficult challenges you can set yourself up to. It's sometimes feel quite strange, and unless you make a concious effort to improve it, things won't improve by themselves. "Blended Families: Steps To Help You Succeed In Step-Parenting And Become A Stong Family" contains solid, clear, straightorward advice that will help you build the strong family we all desire. Highly recommended!
I grew up in a blended family and can relate to a lot of the topics covered in this book. A couple friends of mine are just starting out with their blended families and I will pass this book along to them as a great resource.
This book was a very short collection of common sense suggestions. I was hoping to get more in depth perspective on blending families with teenagers. Also, this book had many typos and grammatical errors making it difficult to read at times.
A thorough perspective and comprehensive package of advice relating to situations and circumstances encountered if you are a step-parent. There is lot of ease as to how the author articulates and expresses the ways for the people to blend into each others lives.Thoroughly recommended read.
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