{"product_id":"stepping-up-to-a-happy-stepfamily-9781988058115","title":"Stepping Up to a Happy Stepfamily","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlythe Ward brings more than 20 years experience to her work as an expert in the art and science of building happy stepfamilies. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eStepping Up to a Happy Stepfamily\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, is the culmination of a heartfelt focus on the topic that has endured for many years. As a stepmother, therapist and researcher, Blythe has a profound understanding of the challenges stepfamilies face and she is determined to share her message of hope with people struggling with the demands of managing an \"instant family.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"If you want to feel more confident as a stepparent and learn how to develop practical skills to address daily challenges, this book is for you! Blythe has \"cut to the chase\" in delivering a book that will truly raise your awareness about how successful stepfamilies work... breathes refreshing, loving, and positive insight into the world of stepfamilies.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003ePatrice McKenzie\u003c\/strong\u003e M.S., Ed. C.N.H.P. Therapist, Mother, Step Mother \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"... \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ethe book the growing number of stepfamilies have been waiting for. It's the one book they need to help them navigate the complexities of this family structure. Blythe's book is a must read, practical guide that provides refreshing perspective and essential advice. Her focus on play, connection, communication and inclusion gives hope for readers and a helpful tool for one of the biggest balancing acts of your life. Enjoyable!\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Liana Palmerio-McIver, R.P. OACCPP, Mother, Step Mother and Psychotherapist \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...the most detailed and practical guide... I highly recommend this book as an educational resource to any parent, or mature child, that is either in a stepfamily or planning to be in a stepfamily situation... an excellent resource for stepfamilies.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e- \u003c\/em\u003eFrom the Foreword by Dan Dalton, Ph.D., C.Psych.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Manor House Publishing Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/28\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781988058115\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 146\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.40d","brand":"Blythe Ward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52259593781429,"sku":"9781988058115","price":12.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_97e9f071-8804-4adf-83e6-52741c9ae720.jpg?v=1771342373","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/stepping-up-to-a-happy-stepfamily-9781988058115","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}