Book Reviews
The Smart Step-Family
The FamilyLife, Executive Director, Dennis Rainey calls this book, “The best book available for stepfamilies that I’ve seen.” Another book by the Smart Stepdad author, Ron Deal explodes the myth of the “blended” family as he provides practical, realistic solutions to the issues that stepfamilies face. He helps remarried and soon-to-be married couples:
Recognize the unique personality and place of each family member
Solve the everyday puzzles of stepparenting and stepchildren relationships
Learn communication skills to deal with ex-spouses
Honor families of origin while developing new traditions
Invest the time to grow their stepfamily slowly rather than look for instant results