This book is for stepfamilies. The author, who has counseled 1000s of families and trained over 3000 therapists and clergy, is a leading authority of step relationships. She provides sane, practical, up-to-the-minute advice for dealing with the many baffling issues that beset today's stepfamilies. From dating to remarriage, from step-sibling rivalry to joint custody this book is an invaluable guide to coping with today's most complex challenges as a stepfamily.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Sensible, Wise Advice for Stepparents:
I'm not a stepparent yet, but I'm dating a divorced man with two kids and I want to educate myself on what to expect if/when we marry. This book presents the step situation from everyone's point of view--the kids, the bio parents, the stepparents, even grandparents. Potential problems are explained and sensible ways to deal with them are offered. What I liked best is that the author emphasizes the kids--what kind of home are you creating for them? How does what you do--from dating to planning your... more info
Re:STEPPARENTING:
I am saddened by all of Peter Gerlack's reviews of Jeannette Lofas's books. It is one thing to comment about a book, but when one uses the same comments about all book, and follows it up with self promotion. He mades the intentionof his comments suspect. I poersonally have found all of her books vital to my clients.
Barry Miller, Ph.D.
good overview - and misses the core problems:
I have researched stepfamily dynamics professionally since 1979, and have specialized in providing professional education and therapy to stepfamilies since 1981. I have been a stepson, stepgrandson, stepfather and stepbrother, and am an invited Board member of the Stepfamily Association of America. I recommend 'Stepparenting' by Lofas and Sova to readers who want a readable, interesting overview of many of the stressors common to most families. I do NOT recommend it to readers who seek to... more info
For the Bio parent and Stepparent!:
Although Lofas has updated things since this book was originally published, this is a great resource. One thing that sets this book apart from the numerous others on stepparenting is that it speaks to the biological parent as well as the stepparent. Suggestions for opening dialogue between partners coming from entirely different backgrounds, and problem solving steps and procedures are prescribed.
The viewpoints of the stepparent, the biological parent, and the child are detailed. This makes it somewhat... more info
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