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With over 70 million Americans currently part of a stepfamily and 1,300 new stepfamilies formed every day, it's no wonder why stepfamilies are one of the fastest-growing phenomena in the country. From the dreaded first meeting to the "getting to know you, getting to know all about you" stage, stepparents are given reassuring advice on dealing with their stepchildren. Tips on dealing with stepsibling rivalry, coping with teenagers, and cooperating with birth parents and grandparents, all keep stepparents from running away from home. Features disciplining do's and don'ts, help for holiday conflicts, and legal advice regarding the stepparent s responsibilities. Sections devoted to the "Cinderella Syndrome" are especially comforting for all stepmothers.
Synopsis:
Tips on dealing with step-sibling rivalry, coping with teenagers, and cooperating with birth parents and grandparents--all are covered in this helpful guide designed to the approximately 1,300 new stepfamilies formed every year in America.
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You're no idiot, of course. You know how to push a toddler on a swing, the recipe for the gooey chocolate chip cookies, and even how to get teens to confide in you. Your own kids think you're hip, too (although they'd never admit to it). But when it comes to figuring out how not to come across as the wicked stepparent, you feel like you need a magical potion. Don't reach for the garlic yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Stepparenting gives you sanity-saving advice for dealing with the stepfamily, getting to know your stepchildren, and feeling confident in your role. In this Complete Idiot's Guide you get:
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [327]-329) and index.
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