stepparents

Polly Winkler, left alone with her weird new step-siblings after her dad marries their mother, Veronica Kreep, and goes off on a honeymoon, is surprised to find she has something in common with them--the conviction that the baby-sitter has to go.

Proposes positive approaches to conflicts such as lack of family unity, discipline difficulties, sexual problems, loyalty issues, and getting along with new brothers and sisters which often become the points of contention in stepfamilies.

Twelve-year-old Andrea, whose parents have divorced and remarried, discusses the complexities of her new, larger family.

A guide to creating two happy and stable homes for children in the aftermath of divorce, featuring age-specific advice for helping children deal with the situation, and discussing legalities, relationships, long-distance parenting, how to deal with difficult ex-spouses, and other topics.

Offers divorcing and remarrying parents practical advice on how they can help their children cope with the challenges of separation, divorce, and stepfamilies and help them feel at home no matter which house they are staying at.

Presents a practice guide for children of divorce that offers advice on dealing with new stepparents and siblings, adjusting to new rules, changing houses, and more.

Discusses problems children face when a parent remarries.

Discusses the emotional and logistical challenges that can arise when two families become one through remarriage after a death or divorce.