Family Rules: Helping Stepfamilies and Single Parents Build Happy Homes by Jeannette Lofas Synopsis: Lofas incorporates lessons for making house rules work and shows how to establish guidelines and enforce them from the beginning. click here to buy it now Stepfamily Realities by Margaret Newman Discusses potential problems and what to do. How It Feels When Parents Divorce by Jill Krementz Children from 7 to 16 years old talk about their parents' divorce. Can help children deal with the difficulties of divorce. Through the Eyes of Children: Healing Stories for Children of Divorce by Janet R. Johnson, Ph.D., Karen Breunig, M.S., Carla Garrity, Ph.D. & Mitchell Baris, Ph.D. Using imagination and metaphor, the 15 stories provide a safe and effective way to help children understand and cope with separation. For ages 5 to 15. Stepfamilies: Love, Marriage and Parenting in the First Decade by James H. Bray, John Kelly Book Description: Based on a landmark longitudinal study, the nation's leading expert on stepfamilies reveals his breakthrough findings and offers the first detailed guide to easing the conflicts of stepfamily life and healing the scars of divorce. The purpose of Stepfamilies is to answer all the important questions of stepfamily life--to fill in the knowledge gaps that undermine so many stepfamilies today and, crucially, to learn the effect of stepfamily life on children. Based on one of the largest and longest studies of stepfamily life ever conducted, Stepfamilies interweaves the stories of real families to illustrate such study findings as how: a stepfamily has its own natural life cycle a stepfamily takes several years to develop into a family unit a stepfamily is at greatest risk during the first two years a stepfamily ultimately coalesces into one of three forms a stepfamily must solve four basic tasks in order to succeed a stepfamily can help heal the scars of divorce Filled with emotional, gripping stories, Bray's findings pinpoint the three major transitions in stepfamily life and identify the riskiest issues that can throw a family into crisis. Bray is the first to identify the several distinct forms that stepfamilies take and to explore which types of stepfamilies are more vulnerable than others and why. He also describes the natural life cycle of stepfamilies and basic tasks all stepfamilies must undertake to succeed. With a wealth of insight into the positive effects of remarriage, Bray shows how a loving, well-functioning stepfamily can lessen the trauma of divorce and restore a child's and family's sense of security. All Our Families: New Policies for a New Century by Mary Ann Mason (Editor), Arlene S. Skolnick (Editor), Stephen D. Sugarman, Skolnick Sugarman Mason Becoming Family: How to Build a Stepfamily That Really Works Robert H., Phd. Lauer, Jeanette C., Phd. Lauer / Paperback / Published 1999 The Combined Family: A Guide to Creating Successful Step-Relationships Taube S. Kaufman, et al / Hardcover / Published 1993 Coping in a Blended Family (Coping) Jane Hurwitz / Library Binding / Published 1997 The Courage to be a Stepmom: A Gentle Guide to Emotional and Spiritual Well-Being Sue Patton Thoele / Paperback / Published 1999 Developing Healthy Stepfamilies: Twenty Families Tell Their Stories Patricia Kelley / Paperback / Published 1996 Developing Healthy Stepfamilies: Twenty Families Tell Their Stories (Haworth Marriage & the Family) Patricia, Phd Kelley / Paperback / Published 1995 Stepfamilies: Myths and Realities by Emily B. Visher, John S., M.D. Visher Amazon Synopsis: Written by a husband and wife team consisting of a psychiatrist and a psychologist who drew upon both their personal and professional experience, this book gives an overview of the stepfamily and explains the importance of understanding the special nature of the stepfamily and its differences from the nuclear family. click here to buy it now Divorce and New Beginnings: An Authoritative Guide to Recovery and Growth, Solo Parenting, and Stepfamilies - Genevieve Clapp / Paperback / Published 1992 Everything You Need to Know About Stepfamilies (Need to Know Library) Bruce Glassman / Library Binding / Published 1994 Family Rules: Helping Stepfamilies and Single Parents Build Happy Homes Jeannette Lofas / Paperback / Published 1998 Home Wars Dorothy Reynolds Miller / School & Library Binding / Published 1997 How Do I Feel About My Stepfamily (How Do I Feel About) Julie Johnson, et al / School & Library Binding / Published 1998 How to Win As a Stepfamily Emily B. Visher, John S., M.D. Visher (Contributor) / Paperback / Published 1991 I Have a New Family Now: Understanding Blended Families (Comforting Little Hearts Series) - Robin Prince Monroe, Nancy Barnet (Illustrator) / Hardcover / Published 1998 Let's Talk About Living in a Blended Family (The Let's Talk Library) Elizabeth Weitzman / Library Binding / Published 1997 Living in a Step Family Without Getting Stepped on: Helping Your Children Survive the Birth Order Blender - Kevin Leman / Hardcover / Published 1994 Making It As a Stepparent: New Roles/New Rules Claire Berman / Paperback / Published 1986 Making Peace in Your Stepfamily Harold H., M.D. Bloomfield, et al / Mass Market Paperback Making the Best of Second Best: A Guide to Positive Stepparenting Kathleen Fox / Paperback / Published 1998 Growing up Divorced, by Diane Fassel (out of print but worth looking for: an excellent book about divorce and its impact on children). My Parents Are Divorced, Too: A Book for Kids by Kids Jan Blackstone-Ford, et al / Paperback / Published 1998 My Two Families Althea, et al / Hardcover / Published 1998 Old Loyalties, New Ties: Therapeutic Strategies With Stepfamilies Emily B. Visher, John S., M.D. Visher (Contributor) / Hardcover / Published 1988 Once More With Love: A Guide to Marrying Again Bobbi Coyle-Hennessey / Paperback / Published 1993 Out of Step Mary Jane Auch / School & Library Binding / Published 1992 Parenting Keys: Keys to Successful Stepfathering (Barron's Parenting Keys) Carl E. Pickhardt / Paperback / Published 1997 The Step-Parent's Survival Guide: Positive Advice for Achieving a Successful Step-Family Hilary Boyd / Paperback / Published 1998 Stepfamilies (Rogers, Fred. Let's Talk About It.) Fred Rogers, Jim Judkis (Illustrator) / Hardcover / Published 1997 Becoming Family: How to Build a Stepfamily That Really Works Robert H., Phd. Lauer, Jeanette C., Phd. Lauer / Paperback / Published 1999 The Boys and Girls Book About Stepfamilies Richard Gardner / Paperback / Published 1985 Stepfamilies: Love, Marriage and Parenting in the First Decade by James H. Bray, John Kelly Blending Families: A Guide for Parents, Stepparents, and Everyone Building a Successful New Family by Elaine Fantle Shomberg, Elaine Fantle Shimberg Amazon Synopsis: Real-life stories and solid solutions highlight this insightful guide to blending stepfamilies in America today. Includes special sections on: * Family communication * Former spouses * Grandparents and step-grandparents * Juggling households * Commuting children * Discipline * School issues * Family customs and rituals * Religious differences * Reducing stress * Adult time * Money issues * Holiday planning * Vacations * Curfews and other rules click here to buy it now |