The Smart Stepmom: Practical Steps to Help You Thrive (Special Offer)

The Smart Step Mom
Vital Help for Women Navigating the Stepmom Role
The stepmother's role is often ambiguous and under appreciated, and frequently it carries unrealistic expectations. This 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 should 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 and when should I insist that my husband stand up for me? In addition it addresses the spiritual and emotional climate of the home, providing perspective and guidelines to help stepmothers and their families thrive.

The Smart Step Family
Finally, wise instruction for successfully navigating the stepfamily journey! In this invaluable resource, Ron Deal weaves together a review of biblical principles, current research, illustrations, discussion questions, and activities to help a couple focus on each specific family situation. You'll discover realistic solutions to the unique issues stepfamilies face and learn the keys to growing healthy relationships in your blended family! Based on Deal's nationwide stepfamily seminars, this book is also great for small groups, pastors, and counselors!

The Smart Stepmom Audio CD
If being a mother is hard work, then being a stepmother is twice as difficult. Successful Stepfamilies founder Ron Deal, along with author and stepmother Laura Petherbridge, talk about the challenges unique to a stepmother, how to avoid making some of the most wicked step parenting mistakes, and how fathers' loyalty and support toward their wives can make a world of difference in a blended family.