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An essential guide offering much-needed support, practical advice, and shared wisdom for those with the title "stepmom," who are navigating the complex terrain of blended families.
Becoming a stepmom can be a challenging, sometimes isolating experience. The Stepmoms' Club provides valuable insights from a community of women who have been there and understand the journey. From dealing with biological parents to forging strong
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My desire is that this book will offer its readers a simplistic, practical, therapeutic and spiritual perspective on handling some of the complex challenges that the blended family will face through the integration process, as they are able to view the blended family not only as a component that is just surviving but one that is also thriving as the main family structure in the 21st century.
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Stepwives: (n) (1) ex-wife and current wife to the same man, mother and stepmother to the same children; (2) women destined to battle for the love and control of their families...until now!
Lynne and Louise were stepwives for ten years. While they managed a barely civil relationship, each was seething with anger on the inside. It all boiled over in an ugly scene on the day Lynne saw that Louise was wearing shoes identical to her own favorite pair,...
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"…there are known unknowns; that is to say there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns – the ones we don't know we don't know…it is the latter category that tend to be the difficult ones." (United States Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld 2002) Donald Rumsfeld was talking about intelligence gathering and terrorism but there are parallels with stepparenting (or any type of parenting!) There are issues that you...
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Step into a journey of transformation and joy with "Blended Family Blueprint: The Ultimate Guide to Overcoming Obstacles as a Blended Family + Easy Strategies to Finding Peace and Happiness." This book is a vibrant roadmap, rich in actionable advice and heartwarming anecdotes, meant to turn challenges into victories for all blended families.
Through its inviting and empathetic pages, this guide escorts readers to understand the unique beauty of blended...
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You don't have to navigate step parenting on your own. 'Step Parenting with Purpose' is the ultimate 'go to' companion and might well be the book that saves your sanity, relationships and family. It's the book Karalee wished she had 15 years ago when she started her step parenting journey.
'Step Parenting with Purpose' tackles many of the questions you have but are too afraid to ask; helps you navigate your own, sometimes conflicting, emotions; gives...
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Are you looking for ways to have a peaceful holiday season with your stepfamily? Unwrapping the Gift of Stepfamily Peace: A Stepparent's Guide To Success is a must read to help you create and experience peace in your heart and in your home this holiday season. This easy to read, Christian based book offers encouragement, practical tips, inspiration and personal stories for stepparents to help them embrace and enjoy the holiday season! This ultimate...
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Powerful insights for making your blended family work.
You've made the commitment to blend your family, and now the journey begins. But combining your two families requires focused and intentional behaviors. Unlike other books on blending a family, this one has a three-fold purpose:
1. To help you address the challenges stepparents face
2. To encourage reflection with thought-provoking questions
3. To provide scripture reference...
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Minister James and Rae Lewis desire is for families to function as a God-ordained tool to strengthen society. The strength of the family is a vital ingredient to the strength of the communities in which they work, live and play This book is a resource tool for blessed BLENDED families. It gives great insight and advice on how to grow strong for lifelong blended families.
10) Heroes of Old
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The first chapter of this book tells of prophetic events that are about to occur in New York City. The world as we know it will plunder into its darkest hour, and with no one to, save Mother Earth, a hero will be, renewed. From his nightmares, he will rise, unsure how he got to Saint Moses Hospital's care in the first place.
Strange but odd events start, to reveal itself through Saint Moses Hospital, the nightmares becoming stronger. Dave watches...
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Most little girls grow up dreaming of being a mom, but hardly any of them dream of becoming a stepmom. Nevertheless, approximately one million new stepfamilies are created every year. It's no secret, being a stepmother can be a living nightmare. But it can also be an enriching and rewarding experience-one that God can use to strengthen you, helping you survive and even thrive in the toughest job you never asked for. Written by two women who are stepmothers...
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Finally, the classic fairy tale is retold from the stepmother perspective. You will laugh and cry as the "Evil" stepmother travels on her journey to find the magic potion that will blend her family. Here is the book that tells the stepmother specific tactics and strategies on how to attain a happy family. The story starts like this... Once upon a time, in a family down the street, there was a King and a Queen. They never believed that they would be...
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With The Medicine Wheel For Step Parents, I hope to give some understanding and relief to blended families. Step families have common threads of dysfunction. There are many issues which form these common threads. These issues occur between step parent and step child and biological parent, biological child, and extended family in blended families. I have listed the issues and have offered affordable solutions that are within our grasp. These common...
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Navigating Siblinghood: Unlock the Secrets to Lifelong Bonds
Every parent knows that raising siblings can be both a heartwarming and challenging experience. From the heartwarming first interactions to navigating rivalries, how can we ensure that the bonds formed between our children last a lifetime?
Friendly Family: A Parent's Guide for Nurturing Positive Sibling Relationships offers an in-depth exploration of the intricate dynamics of sibling relationships....
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Página tras página, déjese guiar por la inspiración de los escritores célebres. He aquí una selección de las citas más bellas que evidencian ese lazo único e imperceptible que une a una madre con su hijo. Esa madre que está siempre presente, en cada etapa de nuestra vida.
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This is a quick book to read when you are calm, to use when you are not!
Positive discipline has to begin with positive stress management. All families have stress. Make it work for you!
• Learn how to recognize stress, manage it, and regain your patience before yelling.
• Learn why children have tantrums at all ages, and how to help them channel anger into lifelong skills for...
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The story of Cinderella started out to be a folktale and still is in sense. It was a story of a Greek king who received a sandal from out of the sky. Literally, an eagle swooped down, stole the sandal from a young maiden, and dropped it in the lap of the king. He sent his men on a quest to find the young woman who the sandal belonged to. The King was so intrigued by the slender shape of the sandal that he wanted to meet the woman and make her his...
18) I Am Mum
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Based on a true story, this book will take you on an emotional journey about the very different experiences of being a mum and a step mum, the things that you don't talk about but should, keeping it real, and reaching out to anyone struggling with mum life.
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The stepmother's role often is ambiguous and underappreciated, and frequently it carries unrealistic expectations. The book answers women's concerns and questions, including: How can I be a caretaker and a key emotional connector in the family if the children don't accept my influence? How shoud I cope with children who are confused about their family and torn between loyalty to their biological mother and me? When should I step back in conflicts...
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You found the love of your life, and you vowed to have, to hold and to stepmother. You always thought that in time you'd grow to be the perfect, loving family. So why does it seem that the harder you try, the more unappreciated you feel?
As a stepmother, therapist and founder of the popular Web site stepsforstepmothers.com, Dr. Rachelle Katz knows all too well how challenging step-motherhood can be. Based on thousands of in-depth interviews and the...
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