publication date: May 18, 2010
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author/source: Anne Coates
Current estimates suggest that
one in ten of all
families in the UK is a
stepfamily.
How to be a Happy Stepmum provides the first step in this support by
guiding stepmothers through the pitfalls of adapting to
stepfamily life; firstly by
identifying what type of
stepmother they are and then by addressing each of the
recognised factors related to becoming a
successful and
happy stepmother.
It was when
Lisa Doodson became a stepmother herself that she realised how little information and help was available.
How to be a Happy Stepmum is the result of her own
experiences plus the wide research she undertook. The book embraces all types of
stepmothering from those
women with their
own children already, to women who take on a family with no experience of looking after children and highlights the
challenges and most
common problem areas.
How to be a Happy Stepmum is divided into eight chapters
:- You as a Stepmother
- Your Relationship with Your Partner
- Understanding Your Relationship with Your Stepchildren
- Developing and Integrated Family Unit
- Learning to Cope More Effectively
- The importance of Support from Family and Friends
- Dealing with Resentment and Ambiguity
- The Ex-factor
Lisa Doodson articulates the problems many
stepmothers face and
incorporates the reactions of
biological fathers and extended families. The book is an
excellent read for anyone who is a
stepmother or thinks it may be a
possibility in the future. Whether you are a
part-time stepmother to
teens or a full time stepmum to a
toddler – or anything in between! –
How to be a Happy Stepmum is for you.
How to be a Happy Stepmum
is available from
Amazon.
