The Complete Idiot's Guide to Stepparenting - Softcover

Lutz, Ericka

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0028624076 ISBN 13: 9780028624075

Publisher: Alpha Books, 1998

Synopsis

You’re no idiot, of course.  You know how to push a toddler on a swing, the recipe for the best gooey chocolate chip cookies, and even how to get teens to confide in you.  Your own kids think you’re hip, too (although they’d never admit to it).  But when it comes to figuring out how not to come across as the wicked stepparent, you feel like you need a magical potion.

Don’t reach for the garlic yet! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Stepparenting gives you sanity-saving advice for dealing with the stepfamily, getting to know your stepchildren, and feeling confident in your role.  In this Complete Idiot’s Guide® you get:

--Tips for dealing with the dreaded “first meeting.”

--The top 10 complaints of stepmoms and stepdads—and how to deal with them.

--Disciplining do’s and don’ts.

--Practical suggestions for dealing with the Ex.

--Expert advice on making time for romance!

 

About this title

About the Author:

ERICKA LUTZ, stepparent of two wonderful children, is proof that all stepmothers are not evil.  She’s author of Baby Maneuvers, a guide to helping parents travel with very young children, and coauthor of the Mom’s Guide to Disciplining Your Child.  She lives in Oakland, California.

Synopsis:

Presents advice for stepparents in dealing with a stepfamily, including the first meeting, discipline, money and legal matters, and stepsibling rivalry.

About this edition

• Publisher: Alpha Books
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0028624076
• ISBN 13: 9780028624075
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 356