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This book delivers the scoop on what it's like to learn to be part of a whole new family unit. Covering a range of scenarios, it provides advice for readers who may be moving away from a beloved parent, dealing with jealousy over a new sibling, coping with custody battles, or being abused by a step-parent.

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Stepfamilies represent an increasing number of American households and shape the upbringing of countless stepchildren. Despite their prominence in society, our knowledge about these families is very limited. To address this deficit, the editors have drawn together the work of 16 nationally known scholars to deal with four questions: * Marriages that create stepfamilies: Why do they occur? Fail? Succeed? * How do stepfamilies function as child rearing environments? * How do stepfamilies function as sources of support in later life? * Building research and

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The book explores the complex role of stepmothers in modern families. It delves into the historical and cultural perceptions of stepmothers, the emotional challenges faced by children and stepmothers alike, and strategies for fostering healthy relationships within blended families. The authors aim to provide guidance and support for women navigating the difficult position of being a stepmother, emphasizing understanding, respect, and effective communication. The book is intended for stepmothers, fathers, and anyone involved in blended family dynamics.

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Families blend together for a variety of reasons. Widowed or divorced parents choose to remarry. An ailing or elderly relative can no longer live alone and moves in with his son's family. A family chooses to adopt a child. Economic circumstances force family members to combine households. Regardless of why it happens, creating a blended family is a process of transition that takes time, patience, humor, compassion, and a whole lot of conversation. In Growing Into a Family, author Cynthia Geisen guides children and the caring adults in their lives through the many questions and mixed feelings t

Stepfamilies. --- Stepfamilies--Juvenile literature.