The Stepfamily Handbook:: From Dating, to Getting Serious, to forming a "Blended Family"

“Successful stepfamilies build one step at a time.”The Stepfamily Handbook provides these essentials:• Step-by-step guidance for how to introduce children to a dating partner and pace positive engagement between partners and kids, and kids with kids.• A roadmap through the “Five Stepfamily Challenges” that will likely surface shortly after you begin dating and grow in intensity as your relationship develops — with practical, proven tips to meet each challenge. • Developmentally specific pointers for ushering children through the struggles of becoming part of a new family.• Research-based information on best practices for parenting, stepparenting and discipline in a stepfamily.• Important tips for maintaining a successful relationship with a critical player in the family — the co-parent (ex-spouse), who is the children’s other parent.• A solid communication skills tool box to help you face the inevitable relationship struggles that come with stepfamily formation.