Planning And Building A Stepfamily (Family Matters Book 4) (English Edition) [Kindle-editie] beoordelingen het boek quotes

This concise e-pub is easy-to-read and to understand. It summarizes need-to-know advice on step parenting so that you are prepared to take on the new roles and responsibilities involved in becoming a step parent. Stepfamilies are commonplace in the United States and their number continues to grow. While stepfamilies vary widely in their make-up, they are all comprised of a parenting couple and children, one or more of whom is of a previous union. Being the step parent is no easy tasks! Such combinations of his kids, her kids, and then, possibly, kids of the new union make for complicated and often trying difficulties, more challenging than those of traditional families. Since stepfamilies involve more people and more potential problems from the start than do childless new marriages, it is wise for the couple to do some careful planning prior to marriage. Not only do the prospective marital partners need agreement about their own careers, life goals, finance and special interests, they must also prepare for new relationships with the children and attempt to accommodate their individual needs and feelings. Furthermore, there are often the rights of other relatives to consider. As for any family, the basic ingredients of a successful stepfamily are affection, kindness and mutual respect. However, love alone is not enough! Surveys reveal that successful step parenting requires the ability to communicate openly as the most important factor in their success. This skill can be learned and improved. Healthy communication involves speaking clearly and listening carefully. By their very nature, stepfamilies often are complicated by past events that give rise to ambivalent loyalties, lingering hurts, fears, feelings of guilt and unrealistic dreams. However, there are ways to confront and resolve them. For example, support groups and professional counselors are available in most communities to provide help and guidance when communications bog down and problems seem overwhelming. Planning and building a stepfamily is not a responsibility to take lightly. Many potential pitfalls can arise and threaten to destroy the stepfamily. Nonetheless, meeting and mastering these special challenges can bring unanticipated satisfactions and rewarding depths of family closeness and affection. This concise book about planning and building the step family answers 20 important questions parents should address including • What are some typical stepfamily difficulties? • What are more specific problems often facing stepfamilies? • How do stepparents develop trust? • When should the stepparent begin disciplining the children? • Should the stepparent adopt the children? • What are some traits of healthy family life? There is also a list and explanation of an ideal approach to planning and building a stepfamily. Five more lists provide additional information about important aspects involved in successfully blending a step family such as 1. Problems frequently encountered by stepfamilies 2. Factors to consider when planning a stepfamily 3. Ways for stepparents to build trust and acceptance with the stepchildren 4. Ways to build a strong stepfamily 5. Sources of help for stepfamilies Purchase this e-book to learn more tips on step parenting about how to plan and build a stepfamily successfully … and with less stress in the process!