Download or read book Strangers in the House written by William R. Beer and published by Transaction Publishers. This book was released on 1989-01-01 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If present trends in divorce and remarriage continue, before the end of the century the stepfamily will outnumber all other types of family in the United States. In 1980 one out of five children under the age of eight were living in stepfamilies, and there were at least two million households in which the children were relation only by marriage (stepsiblings) or who shared only one parent in common (half-siblings). How are these new kinds of family relationships working out? In particular, how are children faring in these kinds of families? There are a number of books on the successes and difficulties of second marriages that involve children, but most of these look at problems from the perspective of one or both spouses. Popular literature in particular had emphasized the problem of the new spouse who “inherits a family,” without really focusing on the relationships among stepsiblings. Strangers in the House focuses on the children of these marriages- both stepsiblings and half-siblings, and the relationships among them with the parents. It is a report on how they are faring, drawn from the results of original research by the author: case studies of stepfamilies, interviews with stepsiblings and half-siblings, a survey of members of the Stepfamily Association of America, and participation in three step family self-help groups. The result is a vivid portrait of nontraditional family constellations that provides an overview of changes in American families, the increased divorce and remarriage rates, and how stepfamilies differ from other families. Beer identifies major problem areas in stepsibling relations and shows how youngsters are adapting to these special situations. He examines classic rivalries over love, attention, space, and property shows how these are worked out within these special circumstances. The book concludes with an overview of the dynamics of sibling relations in these special families and analyzes how the stepsibling subsystem fits into the larger family structure. Beer shows that in many respects the problems of these families characterize changes in the social structure in postindustrial society.

Download or read book Naomi written by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki and published by ببلومانيا للنشر والتوزيع. This book was released on 2024-03-16 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hilarious story of one man’s obsession and a brilliant reckoning of a nation’s cultural confusion—from a master Japanese novelist. When twenty-eight-year-old Joji first lays eyes upon the teenage waitress Naomi, he is instantly smitten by her exotic, almost Western appearance. Determined to transform her into the perfect wife and to whisk her away from the seamy underbelly of post-World War I Tokyo, Joji adopts and ultimately marries Naomi, paying for English and music lessons that promise to mold her into his ideal companion. But as she grows older, Joji discovers that Naomi is far from the naïve girl of his fantasies. And, in Tanizaki’s masterpiece of lurid obsession, passion quickly descends into comically helpless masochism.

Download or read book Parenting Siblings written by Johanna Burgstein and published by Expertengruppe Verlag. This book was released on with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parenting Siblings – Guidebook for all parents and families who are expecting new brothers and sisters – Bringing up children as a team, without conflict or jealousy Wouldn't it be great, if your children could get along with each other like friends, without conflict or jealousy? If they could build a team and deal with everything together? If you already know, before they are born, that you can do that? When the family increases, and there is a new sibling in the family, this means changes for all family members. This particularly affects our children. Because they are young, they are possibly about to have the first crisis in their lives as a result of the new arrival. This book will help you to manage these changes in the best way possible. It will explain what sibling relationships are based on, why siblings quarrel and what you can do about it. How can you avoid the sibling crisis? How does the family constellation change? How do you include your older child, right from the beginning? How do you avoid the classic pitfalls? These questions, and many more, will be explained fully in this book. About the Author of this book, Johanna Burgstein: Ever since she studied pedagogy (educational science) more than 10 years ago, she has been addressing subjects related to parenting children. In addition to her main work as a family counsellor, she has been writing an increasing number of papers on these subjects, which is taking up more and more of her time. In her books, she is particularly interested in subjects where she does not only talk about basic knowledge and theoretical findings, but where she can also share her own experiences. These are not solely experiences from her counselling work, but also include many examples of experiences with her own children. Read about fascinating background information, scientific findings, experience reports and secret tips, which are tailor-made for you to deal with the upbringing of your children and how to make siblings partners for life. Get your copy of this book today and discover ... ... What constitutes a sibling relationship ... How siblings are best parented ... How siblings can live together harmoniously and without conflict. Content of this book: Preface Siblings – what there is to know about them Sibling rivalry versus family harmony Sibling crisis involving the first-born The family is changing Breast feeding – Tandem breastfeeding "That is MINE!" – The problem with sharing Non-violent communication In conclusion – a summary of my tips Conclusion

Download or read book Stepfamily Relationships written by Lawrence Ganong and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition synthesizes the emerging knowledge base on the diversity of stepfamilies, their inherent concerns, and why so relatively little is still known about them. Its extensive findings shed needed light on family arrangements relatively new to the literature (e.g., cohabitating stepparents), the effects of these relationships on different family members (e.g., stepsiblings, stepgrandparents), the experiences of gay and lesbian stepfamilies, and the stigma against non-nuclear families. Coverage reviews effective therapeutic and counseling interventions for emotional, familial, and social challenges of stepfamilies, as well as the merits of family education and self-help programs. The authors explore prevailing myths about marriage, divorce, and stepfamily life while expanding the limits of stepfamily research. Among the topics included: • The cultural context of stepfamilies.• Couple dynamics in stepfamilies.• Gay and lesbian couples in stepfamilies. • The dynamics of stepparenting. • Siblings, half-siblings, and stepsiblings. • Effects of stepfamily living on children.• Clinical perspectives on stepfamily dynamics. For researchers and clinicians who work with families, it enriches the literature as it offers insights and guidelines for effective practice as well as possible avenues for future research.

Download or read book Stepfamilies written by Alan Booth and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-04-08 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stepfamilies represent an increasing number of American households and shape the upbringing of countless stepchildren. Despite their prominence in society, our knowledge about these families is very limited. To address this deficit, the editors have drawn together the work of 16 nationally known scholars to deal with four questions: * Marriages that create stepfamilies: Why do they occur? Fail? Succeed? * How do stepfamilies function as child rearing environments? * How do stepfamilies function as sources of support in later life? * Building research and policy agendas: What is needed? In seeking answers to these questions, the book bridges the disciplines of psychology, sociology, social psychology, child development, demography, law and policy. Readers will gain an understanding of the current knowledge about stepfamilies, obtain an appreciation of the diverse views on a variety of stepfamily issues, learn about existing and anticipated laws and policies that affect stepfamilies, and acquire ideas on needed research and policy agendas. Chapter authors are leading figures in psychology, sociology, demography, human development, and family law; their contributions are valuable to researchers, teachers, and students as well as policymakers and legislatures.

Download or read book Siblings written by Olivia Ghafoerkhan and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-04-10 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relationships forged between siblings are often the longest and strongest bonds in life. From infancy, siblings form and maintain lifelong ties to each other—not only the kinds that share in the joys of life but that also help individuals overcome adversity and heartbreak. Of course, not all sibling relationships are close nor, like any relationship, do siblings agree with each other all of the time. Yet, even after the most intense disagreements, siblings can still find a way to stay close. In Siblings: The Ultimate Teen Guide, Oliva Ghafoerkhan looks at one of the most enduring relationships that exist. In this book, the author explores such issues as sibling rivalry, sibling animosity, and sibling support. The author also looks at the dynamics of particular relationships, such as step-siblings, a sibling who is ailing, or a sibling who has a disability. This book also considers: How personality can be shaped by family birth order Why some sibling relationships are close, while others are plagued by conflict How to deal with the loss of a sibling Sibling abuse, the most common form of domestic violence How to improve sibling relationships Drawing on up-to-date research as well as personal stories of teens and young adults, this book examines the wide variety of sibling relationships, both positive and negative. From the birth of a new sibling until old age—and covering every stage in between—Siblings: The Ultimate Teen Guide will help young adults understand, appreciate, and even enhance one of the most important relationships of their lives.

Download or read book Love in Lockdown written by Angel Devlin and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-04 with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lock-down A state of isolation, close proximity, or confinement. Join fourteen bestselling authors as they distract YOU from lockdown with this collection of all-new short and steamy stories. There's no escaping... love is catching. All proceeds will benefit organizations supporting families in need during this challenging time. LOVE IN LOCKDOWN is only available for a limited time, so one-click your copy before it's gone. Royalties will be split 50/50 between the two charities. Authors as not affiliated with either charity we are just trying to spread some love.

Download or read book Siblings written by Linda Blair and published by White Ladder. This book was released on 2017-10-02 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Siblings - your guide to positive parenting and how to handle sibling rivalry and jealousy. Here is the essential parenting book which will guide you to calmer, easier, happier parenting and help you raise siblings without rivalry. Clinical psychologist Linda Blair takes a positive approach to this subject - instead of trying to eliminate the natural rivalry that occurs or striving for an unrealistic idyll of a calm, non-confrontational household, she teaches parents how to use sibling interactions to build emotional intelligence and good social skills. Through a framework of core principles, Linda guides you through potential issues towards parenting without power struggles and raising happy children. Find out how to: Manage the powerful effect of the age gap and birth orderDeal with disagreements and stop argumentsAlleviate competition and jealousyEncourage communication and cooperationHow to introduce step-siblingsSet your children up for strong, lifelong relationships Siblings turns sibling rivalry on its head offering parents a practical positive approach to bringing up children and teenagers and understanding the relationships into adulthood. This essential guide to positive parenting will show you how to handle sibling rivalry to create lifelong loving bonds. 'The parenting handbook I've been looking for - this book is long overdue' Victoria Harper, The Telegraph 'I love this book. It's essential reading for siblings and for anyone who has to deal with siblings.' Cathy Rentzenbrink, The Last Act of Love

Download or read book Sibling Issues in Therapy written by Avidan Milevsky and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-01-26 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Incorporating the latest research and clinical work in family dynamics, this book examines multiple angles of integrating sibling issues, which underlie issues at the core of many clinical difficulties presented by adult clients, in therapy to improve adulthood emotional and psychological well-being.

Download or read book Brothers and Sisters written by Ann Buchanan and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-12-09 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited volume presents unique insights on sibling relationships in adulthood in the early 21st century, focusing on three themes: relations beyond childhood and school years; factors shaping social support provision between siblings; and changes in family life and how these impact sibling relations. Comprised of chapters from distinguished international family scholars, this book examines sibling dynamics across age, race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, geography, and social environments. It answers important questions such as, to what extent do siblings support each other at different stages of the life cycle? How do cultural practices and family obligations impact on sibling support? How does sibling support differ when looking at surrogates, migrant families, polygamous families, and siblings with disabilities? These contributions expand and contribute greatly to the field of sibling studies and will be of interest to all students and scholars studying and researching family relationships.

Download or read book The Routledge Handbook of Family Communication written by Anita L. Vangelisti and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2021-12-27 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This third edition again brings together interdisciplinary contributions to provide a comprehensive and multifaceted resource that reflects the breadth and depth of research on family communication and family relationships. Chapters continue to address theoretical and methodological issues influencing current conceptions of family and cover communication occurring in a variety of family forms and across social, cultural, and physical contexts. This third edition includes key updates, such as: The use and influence of social media and technology in families Parenting and communication in culturally and structurally diverse families Communication and physical health of family members Managing personal information about difficult topics in families The influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on family members This handbook is ideal for students and researchers interested in interpersonal and family communication, relationships, and family therapy within the disciplines of communication, social psychology, clinical psychology, sociology, and family studies.

Download or read book The Stepfamily Puzzle written by Craig Everett and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-02-04 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do stepfamilies experience greater levels of stressors than first families? Do they also experience more negative manifestations of stress? Find the latest research on these questions and more in this groundbreaking exploration of the complex factors and dynamics that make up stepfamilies. The Stepfamily Puzzle fills a gap in research that has not kept pace with the rapid growth of interest in this subject. It sets some of the pieces of the stepfamily puzzle into an intergenerational framework that includes the roles of grandparents, parent-child interactions, the struggles to define boundaries and achieve marital intimacy, and the underlying effects of financial support on stepfamily well-being. The Stepfamily Puzzle compares the effects of stress in stepfamilies and conditions in other families and reveals that the differences between the two types of families may not be as dramatic as long assumed. It also examines in-depth the emotional and financial stressors that impact stepfamilies and how this stress is exhibited in family relationships. Other groundbreaking research presented in this book includes: the closeness of relationships between children and grandparents in stepfamilies as compared to children and grandparents in first families effects of ongoing attachment to the former spouse on post-divorce relationships stepsibling subsystems a comparison of self-esteem and behavior problems of stepchildren and children in other family structures social support received by children in stepmother, stepfather, and intact families quality of stepfather-adolescent relationships effect of child support on stepfamily satisfaction Therapists, attorneys, and those interested in the numerous therapeutic and psychoeducational programs, self-help groups, and trade literature available on stepfamily relationships will find The Stepfamily Puzzle a valuable introduction to current research in this area. By presenting the complex variables that interact within stepfamilies, this book helps professionals understand the dynamics behind stepfamily relationships so they can provide effective support and care.

Download or read book Brothers and Sisters in Medieval European Literature written by Carolyne Larrington and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2015 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wideranging and groundbreaking investigation of the sibling relationship as shown in European literature, from 500 to 1500.

Download or read book Adult Sibling Relationships written by Geoffrey L. Greif and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2015-12-08 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bond siblings develop in childhood may be vastly different from the relationship that evolves in adulthood. Driven by affection but also characterized by ambivalence and ambiguity, adult sibling relationships can become hurtful, uncertain, competitive, or exhausting though the undercurrents of love and loyalty remain. An approach that recognizes the positive aspects of the changing sibling relationship, as well as those that need improvement, can restore healthy ties and rebuild family closeness. With in-depth case studies of more than 260 siblings over the age of forty and interviews with experts on mental health and family interaction, this book offers vital direction for traversing the emotional terrain of adult sibling relations. It pursues a richer understanding of ambivalence, a normal though little explored feeling among siblings, and how ambiguity about the past or present can lead to miscommunication and estrangement. For both professionals and general readers, this book clarifies the most confounding elements of sibling relationships and provides specific suggestions for realizing new, productive avenues of friendship in middle and later life—skills that are particularly important for siblings who must cooperate to care for aging parents or give immediate emotional or financial support to other siblings or family members.

Download or read book Adolescent Girls in Approved Schools written by Helen J. Richardson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-06-19 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is Volume I of twenty-eight in the Sociology of Education series. Originally published in 1969, Adolescent Girls in Approved Schools looks at the subject of delinquency in relation to women and girls.

Download or read book Connecting Children written by Julia Brannen and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based upon empirical research, it portrays the lives of children aged 11-12 and shows how families connect children in different ways both in the household but also in their wider kinship networks.

Download or read book The SAGE Handbook of Domestic Violence written by Todd K. Shackelford and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2020-12-02 with total page 1377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of Domestic Violence research has expanded considerably in the past decade and now includes work conducted by researchers in many different disciplines, notably political science, public health, law, psychology, sociology, criminology, anthropology, family studies, and medicine. The SAGE Handbook of Domestic Violence provides a rich overview of the most important theoretical and empirical work in the field, organized by relationship type. The handbook addresses three major areas of research on domestic violence: - Violence against partners - Violence against children - Violence against other family members. This Handbook is a unique and timely publication and a long awaited, valuable resource for the vast amount of Domestic Violence research centres and individual researchers across the globe.