| Wisdom On Step-Parenting: How to Succeed Where Others Fail Contributor(s): Weiss-Wisdom Ph. D., Diana (Author) |
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ISBN: 1467966002 ISBN-13: 9781467966009 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $11.35 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Parenting - Stepparenting |
| Physical Information: 0.43" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (0.62 lbs) 204 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Subtitle: How To Succeed Where Others Fail This book is for anyone who finds them self in the role of stepparent. No one plans on being a stepparent; it's something that happens when you fall in love with someone who already has children. Just like parenting, it can be very fulfilling or it can be frustrating and heartbreaking. The choice is ours. Written by a psychologist and stepmother, who knows firsthand the challenges that being a stepparent can bring. The stories in this volume are drawn from clients that the author has counseled as well as her own adventurous life as a stepparent. To other struggling stepparents who feel they are drowning in their situation, she offers hope, encouragement, and realistic coping strategies. She provides proven techniques that help individuals succeed in their new marriages, build caring relationships with their stepchildren, and bolster their emotional life in general. "This gem of a book reveals how stepparenting, in spite of the pitfalls, can be done well and be immensely rewarding for the whole family." Richard Levak, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist and Personality Expert |