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If you’re one of the more than 15 million stepmothers in the country, you know the particular trials—and joys—of stepfamily dynamics today. You wonder if you’re doing the right thing and, as a stepmother, many of your specific questions are unique. In this second edition of Stepmotherhood: How to Survive Without
Feeling Frustrated, Left Out, or Wicked, journalist and stepmother Cherie Burns brings together countless insights and sound advice, based on the latest research and interviews with experts in the field (including dozens of other stepmoms), to answer questions such as:
• How do you manage discipline when parents and stepparents disagree?
• How can you help stepsiblings get along?
• How do you handle birthdays, holidays, and weddings?
• What’s the best way to get along with your stepchild’s mother?
• When should you seek a therapist’s help?
Burns’s wise and empathetic suggestions go beyond struggle, stigma, and compromise, showing how sensitive, informed stepmothers can take charge—and pride—in their role, becoming more effective and fulfilled. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
Feeling Frustrated, Left Out, or Wicked, journalist and stepmother Cherie Burns brings together countless insights and sound advice, based on the latest research and interviews with experts in the field (including dozens of other stepmoms), to answer questions such as:
• How do you manage discipline when parents and stepparents disagree?
• How can you help stepsiblings get along?
• How do you handle birthdays, holidays, and weddings?
• What’s the best way to get along with your stepchild’s mother?
• When should you seek a therapist’s help?
Burns’s wise and empathetic suggestions go beyond struggle, stigma, and compromise, showing how sensitive, informed stepmothers can take charge—and pride—in their role, becoming more effective and fulfilled. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book draws a true picture of what being a stepmother is really all about. No false hope is involved. I believe this book has given me a base to start with in my new venture as a stepmother. I now realize you don't have to love your stepchild to be a wonderful stepmother.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book was an excellent overview for a new step-mom. It has delightful and poignant life-experiences from real step-moms and even biological fathers. Mostly, it lets you know that you are not alone in your feelings for your step-child, even if those feelings are negative. Allows you to see yourself as part of a community, rather than alone in the world and in this particular situation. Helps you to focus on what is important and advises you to let go of the rest. Excellent chapters on focusing on your marriage, how to handle vacations with the step-children, dealing with your husband's ex-wife, and when to get help. All in all, a very fine book.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A really practical but friendly & chatty guide. Whenever a new problem or aspect arises, it's there in this book somewhere. If, like me, you know no-one else in this situation, it's really comforting to see all the myriad of conflicting emotions whizzing around inside your head in plain black and white with some pragmatic & reassuring comment as well. Indispensible if you value your sanity!!
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This book is written from the point of view of a woman with no children taking on someone else's children. Read more
Published 20 months ago by fiona
A good starting point, but doesnt have all the answers...
After reading the other reviews, I felt that this book was the best one to start with to help me. However, I found it skimmed through all the different perspectives without... Read more
Published 24 months ago by Nik
Frank and sensible approach to all your fears about step mothering
This book reassures you, in an American way, that step motherhood is not easy and you are definitely not alone in feeling excluded and undervalued in your role. Read more
Published on 16 April 2010 by Christina L. Andlaw
Brilliant read
This is the kind of book that helps you to realise and understand just what is hapening to you. It gives context and the experiences of others in similar and sadly worse situations... Read more
Published on 31 May 2009 by D. Goodwin
I AM normal
This book is very easy to read. As the part time "carer" for my partners 2 children I found this very practical and I didn't find it "preachy" or too "touchy feely" for me. Read more
Published on 26 Nov 2007 by Hannah Holloway
Thoughtful and easy to read.
The author did a nice job of telling summarizing being a stepmother. As a new stepmother of 3 young children, it was nice to know that my feelings were very common among others. Read more
Published on 21 Feb 1999
I have never felt so confident in myself.
I have tried therapy, talking to my friends, talking to my husband-to-be, and nothing has helped. Finally, my last resort was to check the internet for possible suggestions. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 1999
This book saved me hours of therapy!
After ten years of doing it all for my stepchildren, and feeling like a failure, I read Cherie Burns' book and now I know I'm not alone. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 1999
Essential book for first time stepmoms!
My husband and I read this book together and discussed along the way. It has helped me out immensley and has given my husband an appreciation for how difficult being a stepmom... Read more
Published on 20 Jan 1999
A must read for new stepmothers.
A realistic and practical overview of the challenges and frustrations that stepmothers often face. The author offers creative solutions to conflicts and comfort in the knowledge... Read more
Published on 21 Dec 1998
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