101 Tips for the Smart Stepmom

Expert Advice From One Stepmom to Another

Laura Petherbridge

• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
• eBook ISBN:
  9781441264169
• Year: 2014

Practical Ideas You Can Use Today

In this down-to-earth book, Laura Petherbridge offers real answers from someone who's walked in your shoes--and not only survived, but thrived as a stepmom. Here you'll find compact solutions arranged by topic, such as parenting, coping with the children's biological mom, finances, and dealing with the holidays.

You will learn
· how to better understand your blended family
· what to do when you feel like an outsider
· ways to navigate the drama
· keys to gaining the respect of your stepkids

These bite-sized tips are perfect for a busy stepmom, offering at-a-glance advice you can use today--and see change begin.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Endorsements
• Dedication
• Contents
• Acknowledgments
• Introduction
• 1. Why Is It So Complicated?
• 2. When Your Hubby Is Stuck: Stepmom Frustration
• 3. Will We Ever Get Along?—The Ex-Wife-in-Law
• 4. The Full-Time Stepmom—When Mom Is Missing
• 5. Things I Wish My Stepmom Knew: A Different Perspective
• 6. The Childless and Child-Free Stepmom—Unique Challenges
• 7. “What Did You Say?” Educating Family and Friends
• 8. Holidays, Weddings, and Mother’s Day—Oh My!
• 9. Let’s Hear It From the Men—Hubby’s Perspective
• 10. Mirror, Mirror on the Wall—A Peek Inside
• 11. Who’s Your Daddy? Satisfying Our Deepest Longing
• Pre-Marriage Stepfamily Quiz
• Notes
• About the Author
• Books by Laura Petherbridge
• Back Ad
• Back Cover