Step Parenting & Blended Families

Blended families face unique challenges, and sadly, good intentions aren’t always enough. With so many complex relationships involved, all the normal rules for family life change, even how you apply something as simple as the five love languages....

Leading stepfamily expert Ron Deal offers a revised and expanded edition of his signature resource, which addresses key concerns and practical issues facing every stepfamily...

What makes stepmothering so hard? And why are we, as people and a culture, so hard on stepmothers? How can we make it easier? Stepmonster is a truly unique and groundbreaking book for women with stepchildren, men with kids who repartner, adult stepchildren, and anyone who cares about them. It is...

Blending a family isn't simple. But with God's grace, it can be beautiful. Bringing two families together is a journey filled with both joy and challenge.

If you are considering remarriage and want to do everything you can to ensure a happy and fulfilling union, turn to Ron Deal and the Smart Stepfamily series....

With a tested "here's how" approach, The Co-Parents' Handbook helps parents confidently take on the challenges of raising children in two homes....

This book covers common open-adoption situations and how real families have navigated typical issues successfully....

Building the Bonds of Attachment is the third edition of a critically acclaimed book for social workers, therapists, and parents who strive to assist children with reactive attachment disorder. This work is a composite case study of the developmental course of one child following years of abuse...

If you are searching for a book to help you through being a stepmother, you're in the right place. As a mother for two amazing stepchildren, I wrote this book to help stepmothers that may be in the same situation I was faced with when I first met my husband, who had two kids of his own....

When unexpected grief brings two families together, how do they start their journey to healing? Join Michael and Gina Spehn--bestselling authors and founders of the New Day Foundation--as they tell their story of resilience, remembrance, and reliance on their shared faith. Matt Kell and Cathy...

The Ultimate Co-Parenting Guidebook is your practical, compassionate roadmap to building a healthier, more peaceful co-parenting relationship. Whether you’re dealing with a difficult ex, high-conflict situations, or simply want to feel grounded, this audiobook gives you tools that actually work.

The Step-Dad Playbook is a motivational and practical guide for step-dads woven together with an analogy men will understand: sports. From bonding with your partner's kids to combining your finances (or not), you'll learn everything you need to know....

Maggie Scarf shares in-depth stories of seven remarried couples - revealing the unique challenges they face as they strive to achieve lasting intimacy and familial harmony....

What’s missing in your stepfamily? If you’re in a stepfamily, you may feel as if something is missing. You can’t put it into words yet, but you know it’s a problem. Maybe you’re new to this. Maybe not....

Read by the author with audiobook exclusive exercises to help lighten the mental load in categories such as decision-making, household chores, and parenting/emotional labor. A guilt-free guide that strips away the myths you've believed about motherhood and offers you a new way to think--about...

Aprende a criar eficazmente a tus hijos con un ex narcisista asegurándote de que crezcan emocionalmente seguros, mentalmente fuertes, confiados y felices. ¡Tú puedes hacerlo! Pero necesitarás aplicar una serie de estrategias específicas.

Denny Strecker has been teaching children for over 25 years how to improve their self-confidence in his martial arts school....

The Happy Stepcouple is a comprehensive and practical self-help book designed to help couples with children from prior relationships thrive despite the complexity of stepfamily life. More than two thirds of stepcouple relationships break up within the first few years of committing to each other...

Looking for a guidebook that will empower you to build stronger, more fulfilling relationships within your marriage and family? Look no further than this transformative audiobook....

As a life coach for moms and yoga and meditation teacher, I would be honored to help you finally get out of survival mode so you can be the mom you’ve always dreamed of being....

Out of Bounds is a book for anyone who has lived with anger, estrangement or the deep ache of being wronged. It draws on wisdom from the world's ...

Have you ever wondered how to best approach your new role as a stepparent....

A stepmother constantly sees to others' needs - those of her spouse, her kids, his kids, their kids....

How to Prepare for Divorce or Child Support Court When the Other Party Is a Narcissist By Jacquelyn Quattro When you are facing divorce or child ...

The Stepparent Trap approach is based on reality and empathy. By embracing a new way to think about the family dynamics, you can begin to build real relationships with your stepchildren based on understanding, not just expectations....