- Paperback: 356 pages
- Publisher: Alpha Books (28 May 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0028624076
- ISBN-13: 978-0028624075
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 18.8 x 2.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 836,335 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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With over 70 million Americans currently part of a stepfamily and 1,300 new stepfamilies formed every day, its 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 dos and donts, help for holiday conflicts, and legal advice regarding the stepparents responsibilities. Sections devoted to the "Cinderella Syndrome" are especially comforting for all stepmothers.
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Youre 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 youre hip, too (although theyd 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. Dont reach for the garlic yet! The Complete Idiots 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 Idiots Guide you get-
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am a mother of two adult children and have been a stepmother of adolescent children for two years now. They live with their mother but see us regularly. This book is set in 5 parts with 28 chapters with a useful glossary. In typical "complete idiot's guide fashion" it breaks subjects down into bite-sized chunks with lots of graphics and tips. It is about stepparenting and not just stepmom info. I plan to give it as a wedding gift to anyone who is marrying into a stepparent situation because when the honeymoon is over post-vow nastiness can send the new stepparent into a tailspin. No new marriage needs that.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Disorganized, a blizzard of unfinished thoughts
3 Jan 2004
Format:Paperback
I have been a step-parent to two wonderful children for almost two years. I recieved this book for xmas, I never would have bought it had I looked at any one page. The book reads like someone took 100 post it notes with tidbits of info on them and threw them together to create a book. Unfortunatley the information (if it can so be called) is nothing more then a bunch of questions and the author saying how difficult living with a stepchild will be, she says it over and over and over.... The book is set up with a small paragraph with an idea or a question followed by "see more on this in chapter 9 or 14" etc. It is not only not informative but it a very annoying book to read. I can sum this entire book up in one sentence "Raising or Living with a step child/stepchildren is not easy, it is going to be stressful and challenging (see more on this at the beginning of my review)" There I just saved you 20 dollars, now find a different book to buy.
13 of 16 people found the following review helpful
The help I needed when I needed it!
24 Jun 2000
Format:Paperback
This funny, informative, and well-organized book will take you from the dating stage on up the stepparenting ladder. It helped quiet a LOT of my fears early on, and brought up many subjects for discussion. This book is exactly what I needed when I was starting out. Touches just about every subject, not always in great detail, but has a long list of resources.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
The help I needed when I needed it!
24 Jun 2000
Format:Paperback
This funny, informative, and well-organized book will take you from the dating stage on up the stepparenting ladder. It helped quiet a LOT of my fears early on, and brought up many subjects for discussion. This book is exactly what I needed when I was starting out. Touches just about every subject, not always in great detail, but has a long list of resources.
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