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Summary: Very helpful
Review: This is one of the most useful self-help books I've encountered. Along with Stepmotherhood, by Claire Burns, it helped me to refocus my energy from the undifferentiated desires for things I could not change (e.g., I wish my stepchildren were more independent), to specific items that I could (an adult living in my house cannot leave empty food dishes on my bed). Sounds self-evident, but it helps to hear it from a neutral source.
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Summary: It's good for Stepdads too!
Review: To say stepparenting is a challenge is an understatement. I know. I made lots of mistakes that reading this book would have corrected. It's the most complete compendium of thoughts and ideas on this subject that I know. Highly recommended.
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Summary: SO helpful and a great read!
Review: Wow! I feel so much better after reading this book! I know now some suggestions to slow down and make my priorities. I know not to expect too much. I'm considering marrying a man I love to death who has five children (four of whom will live with us). It's a struggle. I adore the kids, and they love me like a mother already. At least THAT's not an issue! BUT they have some mental/behavior issues. I also learned tho they love me now, they might change in their attitude toward me as they grow up, and they may be pains in the rear! (I knew that already!)This book showed me I'm not alone and gave me suggestions on how to make my priorities realistic and not expect too much out of children. It's been immensely helpful. I recommend this book to any woman considering the stepmother role!
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