The Step-Parent's Survival Guide: Positive Advice for Achieving a Successful Step-Family

This is a practical guide for step-parents to help them in the difficult process of forging relationships with another person's children. It offers sensible and practical advice for dealing with conflicts and the inevitable jealousies which arise in this complex relationship (especially when preceded by divorce). The book also covers issues such as discipline, financial contribution, responsibility for welfare, decision-making on lifestyle, and understanding boundaries. It features "live" case studies to illustrate the advice given.