Download or read book Stepmonster written by Wednesday Martin and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2011-01-21 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An honest and groundbreaking guide to understanding the complicated emotions that develop between stepmothers and children. When faced with often overwhelming challenges, what woman with stepchildren is unfamiliar with that “stepmonster” feeling? Half of all women in the United States will live with or marry a man with children. To guide women new to this role—and empower those who are struggling with it—Wednesday Martin draws upon her own experience as a stepmother. She's frank about the harrowing process of becoming a stepmother, she considers the myths and realities of being married to a man with children, and she counteracts the cultural notion that stepmothers are solely responsible for the problems that often develop. Along the way, she interviews other stepmothers and stepchildren and offers up fascinating insights from literature, anthropology, psychology, and evolutionary biology that explain the little-understood realities of this unique parent-child relationship and—in an unexpected twist—shows why the myth of the Wicked Stepmother is the single best tool for understanding who real stepmothers are and how they feel.

Download or read book Reasons Why You re the World s Best Stepmom written by Lovely Publishing and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-08-02 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for Memorable gifts for yourloved one's Birthday,Anniversary or Mother's day? Then, Grab this awesome journal Now. It is an 'easy-to-carry' 6 x 9 blanklined journal. It includes: Matte finish cover 110 durable pages white paper 6 x 9 inches If you are looking for a different book,don't forget to click the author's / publisher's name for other great journal ideas.

Download or read book The Smart Stepfamily written by Ron L. Deal and published by Bethany House. This book was released on 2006 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each member has their own unique place in a family. Ron Deal explores the myth of the "blended" family offering practical, realistic solutions for stepfamilies.

Download or read book The Smart Stepmom written by Ron L. Deal and published by Bethany House. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stepmother's role often is ambiguous and underappreciated, and frequently it carries unrealistic expectations. The 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 shoud 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.

Download or read book The 312 Best Things about Being a Stepmom written by Cynthia L. Copeland and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forget Cinderella and the hundreds of other fairy tales about wicked stepmothers. Here is the truth-- a warm, bright, positive, yet frankly honest and realistic celebration of the most challenging role any woman will face. Think of it as the joy of stepmomming, and the perfect Mother's Day gift of encouragement and support. Written and illustrated by Cynthia L. Copeland, a stepmother to three boys and author of the bestselling "Really Important Stuff My Kids Have Taught Me and other books with 585,000 copies in print, THE 317 BEST THINGS ABOUT BEING A STEPMOM is packed with humor, wisdom, empathy, quotes, and testimonials from dozens of stepmothers who have shared their experiences with the author. So, if being a stepmother seems so often to be a storm cloud, this is the silver lining. For example: "People can't figure out how old you are by the ages of your stepchildren. Or, When they hug you, you know it's genuine, not out of habit. You didn't have to agonize over whether to name your stepson after his grandfather, his rich uncle, or your favorite poet. If you ever go ahead and have kids of your own, you've had practice. And if you are already a parent: "The trip to the warehouse club is finally worth the gas money. Your step-teens will see to it that your younger kids are up on the latest cool music, video games, and cargo pants. Family counsel now has enough people for a house and a senate. And, "With so many more participants, there's a chance that you won't always get creamed at Scrabble!

Download or read book The Courage to be a Stepmom written by Sue Patton Thoele and published by Council Oak Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who's taking care of me? Popular author, psychotherapist, mother, and stepmother Sue Patton Thoele has the answer to that question. She offers practical advice and emotional support for women who find themselves in transitional families -- but it's not the usual nuts and bolts advice about such issues as dealing with hostile ex-wives or learning to effectively discipline. Instead, Thoele's book is the first to focus on stepmothers' unique emotional and spiritual needs.

Download or read book Reasons Why You re the World s Greatest Stepmom written by Pretty Awesome Gift Company and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-08 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are looking for an absolutely beautiful gift for mom, grandma, aunty and all the other amazing women in your life then look no further! " Amazing value for all of the beautiful detail that has gone into designing the unique and thoughtful interior pages of this fill in the blank book for your loved one" - read on to get full details.... This is an elegant guided journal which (unlike a card) provides more than just a space for children to sign their names. It provides a place for kids, loved ones, friends and relatives to leave special thoughts and share treasured memories. The first few pages provide a space to place a pretty photo and a personal "All About You" section in which you share cute facts and details about your loved one such as - "name, age, favourite food etc.." This book is also interspersed with beautiful affirmations throughout which can also be colored in by the gift giver or receiver Also included are blank framed pages to draw sweet doodles or pictures Soft bound matte paperback with 100 crisp white pages and beautiful heart background design on each page of 8.5"x 8.5" dimension Prompts include: You look prettiest when you.... Thank you for.............. I Know You Love Me Because............. Thank you for teaching me how to................... I Love When We Play.............. And many more! This unique prompted book will help your child to express thankfulness and gratitude for that special person in their lives. Amazing and Adorable activities for your child to show their appreciation. Can be given to mom, mummy, aunt, mama, mawmaw, nana, nanny from a boy, girl, children, unisex, grandkid, nephew, niece, granddaughter, grandson, granchildren Allow them to do coloring, doodling, drawing and write positive affirmations and show how grateful they are. Great and meaningful gift to write honest, heartfelt and inspirational messages of gratitude. Wonderful, thoughtful and interactive message book with the opportunity to personalize by placing memorable photos and pictures inside. Pretty lovely but relatively cheap (under 10 dolllars) stocking stuffer for all occasions to honor that special person and make them smile with a precious and priceless present. Creative and cute activity scrapbook, perfect for a gift basket for momma, mommy, grandma from son, child, daughter, sister, grandchild Makes an irreplaceable keepsake to treasure forever We at Pretty Awesome Gift specialize in designing personalized books for kids and adults of all ages and for all occasions. We have fun creating a variety of interactive books such as Birthday Activity and Affirmation Books to Gratitude and Prompted Journals. Our books are designed to help you to show your appreciation for the very special people in your life. Thanks for looking and don't forget to visit us today over at www.prettyawesomegift.com

Download or read book The Happy Stepmother written by Rachelle Katz and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2010-05-01 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You found the love of your life, and you vowed to have, to hold and to stepmother. You always thought that in time you'd grow to be the perfect, loving family. So why does it seem that the harder you try, the more unappreciated you feel? As a stepmother, therapist and founder of the popular Web site stepsforstepmothers.com, Dr. Rachelle Katz knows all too well how challenging stepmotherhood can be. Based on thousands of in-depth interviews and the latest research, she's created a powerful program to help you: * Alleviate stress and take care of yourself * Bond with your new family * Set and enforce clear boundaries * Get the respect you deserve * Strengthen your relationship

Download or read book Stepmoms on a Mission written by Cathryn Bond Doyle and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-04 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a long-awaited definitive instruction manual for the most difficult role you never imagined having, and couldn't possibly prepare for--being a Stepmom. Cathryn Bond Doyle became a stepmother in 1996. Cathryn has developed specific techniques and insights to help stepmothers handle the stress and relationship challenges that may arise with their families. In addition to learning from her own journey, she has worked with thousands of stepmothers, through her support group at smoms.org (which she founded in 2000), to build this collection of proven and practical approaches and tools. Cathryn shows you how to recognize, compassionately acknowledge and understand your own reactions to potentially upsetting stepfamily situations, resist the urge to over-give, resolve your resentments, strengthen your relationship skills, build your connections with your partner and stepkids, and deal with any difficulties that may crop up if the bio-mom of your stepkids is neither kind nor civil. The Table of Contents is designed as your guide to getting specific info on a wide spectrum of common stepmothering "dilemmas." The chapters are written to stand alone in support of each topic so you can get right to the answers most important for you and your situation. Additionally, there are thirty-one proactive tips included to help you and your partner improve daily stepfamily life and so much more. Peppered throughout the forty-one chapters of the book are stories from twenty veteran stepmothers. They share their personal challenges and how they've handled them through working with Cathryn and using her strategies. They each describe how they've become more savvy, confident and self-aware women as a result. These women join Cathryn as Stepmoms on a Mission (SMOMS) and all believe-wholeheartedly-that any woman in the role of stepmother can benefit from this book and the hard-earned wisdom it imparts.

Download or read book The Smart Stepdad written by Ron L. Deal and published by Bethany House. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While resources abound for stepmothers, stepfathers are often left to travel a difficult road without clear directions. Ron Deal offers advice for men navigating the stepfamily minefield, including how to connect with stepchildren, being a godly role model, how to discipline, dealing with the biological dad, and keeping the bond strong with one's new spouse. He gives perspective on what the kids are going through and why things don't work the same as in a biological family. The Smart Stepdad provides essential guidelines to help stepfathers not only survive but succeed as both dad and husband.

Download or read book I ll Tell You in Person written by Chloe Caldwell and published by Coffee House Press. This book was released on 2016-09-12 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for Chloe Caldwell: "I read it a couple of months ago in one can't-put-it-down-even-though-it's-the-middle-of-the-night sitting. It's as intense and interesting and clear-hearted as they come."—Cheryl Strayed "I'll read anything Chloe Caldwell writes. She's a rare bird: fearless, dark, prolific, unpretentious, and truly honest."—Elisa Albert "Nothing's sexier than first love and first intimacies, and Caldwell's brave autobiographical tale twists the trope into a powerful story about unexpectedly falling in love with a woman and the discoveries, sexual and otherwise, that ensue."—Time Out New York "The essays in this collection are as exuberant as they are sad. Her storytelling is as vulnerable as it is bombastic. These essays roll in gangsta, but wear freshly picked daisies in their hair."—Rookie Magazine Flailing in jobs, failing at love, getting addicted and un-addicted to people, food, and drugs—I'll Tell You in Person is a disarmingly frank account of attempts at adulthood and all the less than perfect ways we get there. Caldwell has an unsparing knack for looking within and reporting back what's really there, rather than what she'd like you to see. Chloe Caldwell is the author of the novella Women, and the essay collection Legs Get Led Astray. Her work has appeared in the Sun, Salon, VICE, Hobart, Nylon, the Rumpus, Men's Health, and LENNY, among others. She teaches personal essay and memoir writing in New York City and lives in Hudson.

Download or read book Stepparenting with Grace written by Gayla Grace and published by Worthy Inspired. This book was released on 2018-11-01 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book The Stepmom s Guide to Simplifying Your Life written by Karon Phillips Goodman and published by EquiLibrium Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book 32 Reasons You Are The Best Step Mom written by Calpine Memory Books and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-03 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fill-in memory book makes a wonderful, thoughtful gift. 32 Unique Prompts Easy to complete and personalize Example: "You always..." Example: "You are the most..." Example: "You love to..." 5.25 in x 8 in. book with matte softcover All prompts are single-sided to minimize bleed-through

Download or read book New Sketches of Every day Life written by Fredrika Bremer and published by . This book was released on 1844 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Conquering the Beast written by Diane Fogyle and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2016-03-24 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was March 23, 1956, at six thirty-four in the morning, a baby girl was bornall of six pounds. She was perfectsoft pink skin, big blue eyes, and barely enough blond hair to say she had hair. She did not cry but was very content, just needed the basics: milk, a diaper change, and someone to love her and tell her she was special. She was born to loveless parentshe was twenty-five, and she was twenty. Her name is Diane, and she shared life with her four-year-old brother, Scott. What should have been a beautiful day and a beautiful life was not to be. I was sired by a monstera beasta person who only thought of himself, and whatever he thought he needed, he took. He ravaged my mother every nine months, and she had a baby every year or two up to the time she committed herself to an institution. Now it is 2015, and my story will be told. I am fifty-nine years old and have all the scars from being born by chance to these people. I live in the South and have three children. There are five grandchildren. This is my story, and it is written not to terrify the reader but to let you know the dangerous beasts that are out there waiting to destroy pieces of you. My journey now is to heal and focus on myself. I have loved my children too much, and I can no longer fix a husband. Today is my day. The story passed to me about my personality is that a simple piece of bubble gum would make me happy, that faithful and happy disposition has gotten me through many yesterdays. There is a higher plan; I must be patient to hear it revealed. I will understand one day. Please read this book and share it. There are many victims. You will never know them until you talk about sexual abuse. Be kind. Spread the joy.