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Stepmotherhood: How to Survive Without Feeling Frustrated, Left Out, or Wicked, Revised Edition | 
 enlarge | Author: Cherie Burns
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
List Price: $14.00
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Rating:  33 reviews
Media: Paperback
Edition: Revised
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 272
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.6
ISBN: 0609807447
Dewey Decimal Number: 646.78
EAN: 9780609807446
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Review
The role of stepmother has long been maligned--just think of Cinderella's or Snow White's stepmothers. Since 1985 when Cheri Burns published this funny, helpful book, stepmothers have felt relieved and no longer so alone. Burns, a stepmother herself, wrote the book to help fellow travelers understand the dynamics and conflicts of their role and navigate the stormy waters of "Expectations," "Guilt," "The Wicked Ex-Wife," "Discipline," "Vacations," and more. Stepmotherhood remains a vital guide for any woman who is either contemplating stepmotherhood or who is already there.
Product Description
If you’re one of the more than 15 million stepmothers in the country, you know the particular trials—and joys—of stepfamily dynamics today. You wonder if you’re doing the right thing and, as a stepmother, many of your specific questions are unique. In this second edition of Stepmotherhood: How to Survive Without
Feeling Frustrated, Left Out, or Wicked, journalist and stepmother Cherie Burns brings together countless insights and sound advice, based on the latest research and interviews with experts in the field (including dozens of other stepmoms), to answer questions such as:
• How do you manage discipline when parents and stepparents disagree?
• How can you help stepsiblings get along?
• How do you handle birthdays, holidays, and weddings?
• What’s the best way to get along with your stepchild’s mother?
• When should you seek a therapist’s help?
Burns’s wise and empathetic suggestions go beyond struggle, stigma, and compromise, showing how sensitive, informed stepmothers can take charge—and pride—in their role, becoming more effective and fulfilled.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 28 more reviews...
An excellent start! But don't stop here... November 11, 2008
This was the second book I picked up on Step-mothering, and I found it to be tremendously helpful and informative. This book focused not just on what the children need from you, but on what YOU need for yourself-- everything from personal time away from kids to the supportive partner you're desperately going to need. It didn't sugarcoat anything; the whole messy picture is laid out for the reader, but I didn't finish the book feeling hopeless or overwhelmed. I highly recommend it.
 Awesome September 10, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
For anyone who is a stepmom this is a great book. Being a stepmom of 3 I felt that this book was written for me. I finally knew that I was not alone in my struggles. I will recommend this book to any step mom I meet and it has support websites listed in the back of the book. Very helpful!
Great Read November 9, 2006
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I am a single woman about to be engaged to a man with a child. This book was a tremendous help. It was truthful and easy to read, and it really changed my life and relationship for the better. I recommend this book to stepmothers, soon-to-be stepmothers, and any woman dating a man with a child.
 Somewhat helpful September 12, 2006
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book discusses a lot of the situations stepmothers face, but I felt it had a negative attitude about stepfamily relations. It addressed some of the emotions of being a stepmother, but it doesn't really give a positive outlook on how to improve situations. Other books have left me with a positive attitude about being a stepmom and emphasizing the importance of a sense of humor, but this book made me feel as if things will never improve...so why even try. It may be helpful for stepmothers with problem stepchildren such as behavior or criminal issues.
A must read for all stepmoms! April 5, 2006
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I can't begin to put into words how inspiring and wonderful this book is. I so wish I had read it BEFORE we got married. I could have saved myself a whole lot of frustration, tears and resentment. There still are those days when the stress level and anxiety are off the charts, but I feel I'm handling the situations better. I learned to pick my battles. I will survive!
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