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About this book
StepparentingIsHardbutIt CanAlsoBe Richly RewardingStepparenting can sometimes feel like an overwhelming and thankless challenge.Loving and caring for childrenwho aren't biologically yoursmeanshaving to earn trust, establish authority, and often putyour own needs aside in favor of your stepchild's well-being or a birth parent's wishes.Buthere's the good news: With some expert guidanceand God's help, you can have tremendous influence in your stepchild's lifeand grow in your faith along the way.Seasoned stepmom Laurie Polich Shortunderstandsandempathizes with the difficultjobyou face.Drawing on extensiveresearch, biblicalteaching, andher ownreal-life experience(including an insightful chapter cowrittenwithher stepson, Jordan), Laurie provides practicaland spiritualadvice to help you fully embraceand succeed inyour role as stepparent.Whether you areabout to become a stepparentorarefurther along on your journey, this compassionate and insightful resourceoffersthe hope, help, and encouragement you've been looking for.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Endorsements
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1. Welcome to the Pool
- 2. Party of Two—Plus One (or Two or Three…)
- 3. Making Room
- 4. The Weight of Influence
- 5. The Inside Job of Stepparenting
- 6. When Unfair Is Okay
- 7. Finding Perspective
- 8. Advice from the Trenches
- 9. Stories of Hope
- 10. A Conversation with My Stepson
- Notes
- About the Author
- There Is Hope for Every Child, Every Parent, and Every Family
- About the Publisher