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Creative Step-Parenting

Author : Gayle Geffner

Publisher : American Federation of Astr

Page : 190 pages

File Size : 49,78 MB

Release : 2009-09

Category : Body, Mind & Spirit

ISBN : 0866905936

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Whether you are a step-parent or step-child, Gayle Geffner offers astrological insight and personal wisdom while demonstrating how to grow into a happy and loving family. Intermediate and advanced astrologers will find the information and synastry methods used in this book incredibly valuable. Beginners and non-astrologers will also benefit from the book when used in conjunction with general introductory astrology books. Using an innovative approach as a viable way for step-families to come together and bond, Gayle demonstrates these concepts through numerous examples, including the British royal family: synastry between step-parents and step-children; astrological timing; retrograde planets; secondary progressions; lunar nodes; dwads; the Moon; and Saturn. Known as the "practical astrologer," Gayle Geffner deals with the day-to-day situations that affect all of us. Rather than focusing on negatives, she explains how to work with and through them, emphasizing the positive while showing how to dig into a chart to find opportunity, be it for family bonding or another area of life. Gayle is an international astrologer with more than thirty years experience. She is the author of Pathways to Success: Discover Your Career Potential Through Astrology, and her articles have appeared in Aspects, Regulus Ebertin Newsletter, Baltimore NCGR Newsletter, Geocosmic Journal, NCGR E-News, and Today's Astrologer. She is co-author of Astrology At A Glance, a classroom guide for beginners.



300 Creative Questions for Step Family Success

Author : Gedaliah Shay

Publisher :

Page : 158 pages

File Size : 41,49 MB

Release : 2021-03-20

Category :

ISBN :

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Are you about to start a stepfamily and you are scared of how it will work out? Before you attempt to blend a family communicate about the goals and expectations you have for the new blended family You are moving in with a man who got divorced and has a kid or you are getting married to a woman who has a kid already. Will, the child like you? Will the marriage work out? How can you make it work without having to fight and go through unnecessary squabbles? Do these questions bother you? I know, and that's why I am bringing this good news to you. Love the second time is more beautiful but comes with many challenges Setting up a stepfamily seems complicated because you are meeting new people with different beliefs and history; asking these creative questions will give you information about your partner and kids, plus how to relate with them. You don't have to rack your brain to think about questions to ask, as this book is written to make it easier for you. 300 QUESTIONS FOR A STEPFAMILY SUCCESS comprises all the crucial questions you must ask yourself and your partner before starting that beautiful blended family to avoid future complications. It is better to know earlier and decide whether to move on with the plan or abort mission than to find out when the family has already started. It can ruin many things, including your children's life and your family as a whole. Probably one of the reasons you got divorced is because you did not ask the important questions you should have to get information before your previous marriage. Now, you are about to start a new family, and I am sure you don't want to make that kind of mistake again. This is why you need this book 300 QUESTIONS FOR STEPFAMILY SUCCESS; it is essential for your next family's success. Skipping this book would be to your detriment. In this book, you will learn the essential questions to ask your to-be partner about their last marriage, what happened, why it didn't work out, the mistakes they made in their previous marriage, and how to avoid them. Asking them all these questions shows how serious you are about marriage and your real intention towards your partner. Also, it will give you more information about their past and life in general. One of the issues that most stepfamilies face is how the kids get to relate with their new parents. This gets very complicated if you don't have good information about handling this. In this book, 300 QUESTIONS FOR STEPFAMILY SUCCESS, step-parents will learn the questions to ask their stepsons and daughters. You will learn how to ask those questions without springing up a past bad memory. You won't run out of questions through this book, as there are many of them there. Just read and determine which questions you want to ask and you won't have issues setting up your new family after reading this book. Perfect as a couple therapy book as well as an exciting book for a fun date night, this book is a must-have as it is sure to take your relationship to a whole new level. PURCHASE A COPY TODAY!! N.B- the paperback version comes in a journal form, perfect for writing down your answers and refer to in years to come.



Stepparenting

Author : Stanley H. Cath

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 366 pages

File Size : 11,96 MB

Release : 2013-04-15

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 1135827877

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In an era when teachers commonly report that up to half of the children in their classes come from multiple homes and have multiple caretakers, the special psychological challenges of stepparenting have never been in greater need of examination. As thoughtful clinicians have long known, stepparenting is among the most complicated of psychological projects: it may simultaneously be a multifaceted burden and a spur to personal autonomy, deepened sensitivity to others, and newfound competence as a nurturer. Among the thousands of divorced people who remarry each year, most - despite their best resolve to live in the present - persist in reassessing the price of separation, especially as they come to appreciate the fact that divorce is seldom a total break for their children. Stepparenting is a comprehensive exploration of the process of reconstructing families. More specifically, it is a book about the perils and promise of stepparenting, a caretaking role that may be more challenging than biologically given child rearing. Contributors follow people as they try to reevaluate past misunderstandings and acclimate to new parenting contexts and obligations. Editors Cath and Shopper have taken pains to offer a balanced purview that includes both successful and maladaptive instances of stepparenting. Of special note are the clincal examples throughout the book that chart the extended periods of slow, creative learning experienced by parents and children, biological and step, as they test the waters of new family systems and try to elicit newly attuned responses from each other.



The Artist's Way for Parents

Author : Julia Cameron

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 329 pages

File Size : 27,23 MB

Release : 2013-08-15

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN : 1101613068

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“For decades, people have been asking me to write this book. The Artist’s Way focuses on a creative recovery. We re-cover the ground we have traveled in our past. The Artist’s Way for Parents focuses on creative cultivation, where we consciously—and playfully—put our children on a healthy creative path toward the future.” —Julia Cameron Winner of the 2014 Nautilus Award represents “Better Books for a Better World”—the Gold Award (Best Book of the Year) in the category of Parenting/Family. From the bestselling author of The Artist’s Way comes the most highly requested addition to Julia Cameron’s canon of work on the creative process. The Artist’s Way for Parents provides an ongoing spiritual toolkit that parents can enter—and re-enter—at any pace and at any point in their child’s early years. According to Cameron: “Every child is creative—and every parent is creative. Your child requires joy, and exercising creativity, both independently and together, makes for a happy and fulfilling family life.” Focusing on parents and their children from birth to age twelve, The Artist’s Way for Parents builds on the foundation of The Artist’s Way and shares it with the next generation. Using spiritual concepts and practical tools, this book will assist parents as they guide their children to greater creativity.



Step Parenting Getting It Right

Author : Brenda Van Niekerk

Publisher : Brenda Van Niekerk

Page : 114 pages

File Size : 20,15 MB

Release : 2013-10-14

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN :

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Step families or Blended Families Are the Norm Nowadays. The statistics show that 65 percent of remarriages will include children from previous relationships. When families “blend” to create step families things rarely progress smoothly. Some children may resist the many changes they face, while parents may become frustrated or disappointed when the new family doesn’t function like their previous family functioned. This book teaches you to deal with basic issues such as privacy for individual family members, who should handle the discipline, giving your stepchildren space, not to expect respect, but to earn respect. How to deal with hot and cold behavior from your step kids. Contrary to myth, step families have a high rate of success in raising healthy children. 80% of the kids grow up and turn out to be fine. Do not beat yourself up about being a bad step parent, learn how to deal with the situation.



Stepparenting the Grieving Child

Author : Diane Ingram Fromme

Publisher :

Page : pages

File Size : 19,66 MB

Release : 2017-03-06

Category :

ISBN : 9781939919472

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In Stepparenting the Grieving Child, Diane Ingram Fromme shares the assumptions and presumptions, steps and missteps that occurred within her own stepfamily. Diane faced the key challenges any new stepparent to grieving children experiences, including helplessness to know how and when to offer comfort, awkwardness to identify the times and ways to memorialize the lost parent, and outsider blues--not only feeling uncomfortable in her own home but also in her own skin. With personal examples, insights from other stepfamilies, and knowledge gained through experience and research, Diane provides information relevant to anyone who supports grieving children. Diane's straightforward approach will help you: Gain a more relaxed mindset toward stepparenting through grief Learn meaningful ways to include and memorialize the lost parent Help the natural parent claim his or her role in the grieving family In Stepparenting the Grieving Child you'll find hope, strength, and inspiration for the journey ahead, no matter where you are now.



8 Strategies for Successful Step-Parenting

Author : Nadir Baksh

Publisher : SCB Distributors

Page : 191 pages

File Size : 14,26 MB

Release : 2013-02-09

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN : 1935387464

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Maximize Your Success in the Life-Altering Job of Step-Parenting. **** No matter who you are, and how much experience you’ve had with kids, becoming a step-parent, or “blending” families is difficult work. The book presents 8 Strategies, in the form of action steps, to maximize anyone’s chances of success. Written in a non-apologetic voice, the authors present strong and specific direction for handling common problems. Vignettes of 30 real-life family situations support the strategies suggested. Issues and examples are applicable cross-culturally, and address needs of both men and women. * * * As a clinical social worker working with children and families for over thirty years, I was amazed that a book for stepparents was finally written in a no-nonsense approach to melding two or more families as a whole. There is now a map to navigate this potential mine field. The authors traverse the mine field with specific and practical advice for real world parents and real world children. Written with their special ability to pull the reader in and make you feel you can do it! -Rhonda Terpak, LCSW **** Finally! A book that skips the psychological babble and offers straight-up advice for building a loving, respectful blended family. This book should be required reading for anyone who applies for a marriage license the second time around! -Rod Slane, step-father; and composer, Prescription Audio. **** These authors have provided a nuts and bolts guide that offers simple solutions to a complex issue. It will remain on my nightstand where it is destined to become a well-worn reference manual for this busy career woman who also happens to be the adoptive parent and step-parent of seven children. This is a must for anyone who is now, or is considering to become a step-parent! -Jill Noonan, film producer, Dreams Beyond Production. **** Another great book destined to be a best seller. These authors never cease to amaze me! It is like reading a novel, except the characters are real. Insightful, interesting, and a page-turner.-Uwe Geertz, Ph.D., professor of psychology.



Stepparenting: Becoming a Stepparent

Author : Mathew Massimo

Publisher : CreateSpace

Page : 58 pages

File Size : 34,27 MB

Release : 2015-07-16

Category :

ISBN : 9781515110033

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HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW TO BEST APPROACH YOUR NEW ROLE AS A STEPPARENT? HAVE YOU FOUND IT CHALLENGING TO GET ALONG WITH YOUR STEPCHILDREN? You are certainly not alone, and this book is here to help you. Starting a new family in which you have to integrate your life with that of your stepchildren can pose unique challenges that are not present in nuclear or biological families. Stepparents want nothing more than for things to work out with their new family, but sometimes, the issues that arise may just seem so overwhelming. Don't you wish that someone could hand you a list of all the things you should and shouldn't do to handle your new role better? Don't worry because this book has you covered. This book was written by parents who understand what you are going through, and they provide everything you need to know to make the integration process as easy for you, your spouse, and your stepchildren as possible. Here is what this book will teach you: Managing everyone's expectations in a blended family Knowing your role vis-à-vis your stepchildren's needs Facilitating adjustment Handling differences Establishing a family identity Strengthening your new family PLUS! Do's and don'ts of stepparenting BONUS CHAPTER: The 5 biggest mistakes stepparents make This book is the most comprehensive one you can read about becoming a successful stepparent. Knowing the information in this book and practicing all the tips and advice will surely get you on your way to establishing a solid and loving blended family. Do not delay, and start making a great difference in your family life! DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY TODAY!



Step-parenting

Author : Brenda Maddox

Publisher : Collins Educational

Page : 268 pages

File Size : 42,11 MB

Release : 1980

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN :

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Stepparenting with Grace

Author : Gayla Grace

Publisher : Worthy Inspired

Page : 134 pages

File Size : 14,57 MB

Release : 2018-11-01

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1683972252

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These devotions provide companionship, encouragement, understanding, and biblical insights from a veteran stepmom. This trusted resource will help you gain strength, wisdom, and comfort as you navigate the rocky terrain of creating a blended family. You will learn how to: Trust a loving God when the kids do not. Find unity in your new marriage and parenting through grace and understanding. Explore your worth in Christ amid rejection. Gain confidence in the stepparent role as you take on the armor of God. Persevere through challenges and obstacles toward healthy, thriving relationships. Each devotion begins with Scripture along with an encouraging thought for the day and closes with prayer.