Starting a relationship with a new person is always an adventure, and that adventure comes with extra thrills when your significant other is also a parent. Not only do you have to incorporate one new person into your life; you have to welcome that person's children too.
This guide will teach new and future stepparents how to:
• Meet and build relationships with potential stepchildren • Handle situations involving the other biological parent • Involve stepchildren in the wedding • Be an involved stepparent without overstepping boundaries • Make tough decisions about money, education • And more
This comprehensive resource covers dozens of different situations from battling the wicked stepparent stereotype to mediating interactions between stepsiblings. Written by a licensed mental health counselor and experienced stepparent, this book will help future stepparents start off their new lives on the right foot.