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  1. Smart Stepfamily, The: Seven Steps to a Healthy Family by Ron L. Deal, 2006-01-01
  2. Stepfamilies by James H. Bray, John Kelly, 1999-04-20
  3. The Smart Step-Family: Seven Steps to a Healthy Family by Ron L. Deal, 2002-10
  4. How To Win As A Stepfamily by Emily B. Visher, John S. Visher, 1991-09-01
  5. Secrets to Stepfamily Success by Gloria Lintermans, 2010-06-16
  6. The Stepfamily Survival Guide by Natalie Nichols Gillespie, 2004-09-01
  7. Strengthening Your Stepfamily (Rebuilding Books) by Elizabeth Einstein, Linda Albert, 2005-10-24
  8. The Step-Tween Survival Guide: How to Deal with Life in a Stepfamily by Lisa Cohn, Debbie Glasser Ph.D., 2008-06-15
  9. Smart Stepfamily Small Group Resource DVD, The: An 8 Session Guide to a Healthy Stepfamily by Ron L. Deal, 2010-03-01
  10. Help! A Girl's Guide to Divorce and Stepfamilies by Nancy Holyoke, 1999-09-01
  11. Stepfamily Realities: How to Overcome Difficulties and Have a Happy Family by Margaret Newman, 1994-04
  12. Family Rules: Helping Stepfamilies and Single Parents Build Happy Homes by Jeannette Lofas, 1998-11
  13. Making Peace in Your Stepfamily by Harold H. Bloomfield, M.D., 1993-01-04
  14. Becoming A Stepfamily: Patterns of Development in Remarried Families (Gestalt Institute of Cleveland Book Series) by Patricia L. Papernow, 1993-01-01

1. StepFamilies UK - Welcomes YOU
A brand new, magazinestyle, animated site for anyone involved in stepparenting, stepchildren and shared homes. Post your suggestions for new content.
http://www.stepfamilies.co.uk
Visit our stepfamilies UK site which covers stepfamily issues, stepmums, stepmoms, stepdads, dads, stepchildren, stepkids, mums, new mums, babies, mums to be , dads to be, divorce, seperation, starting over, csa, stepbrother, stepsister, stepbrothers, stepsisters, chat, teenchat, forums, messages, postbag, competitions. Please update your browser as soon as you can - It really is worth it ~ Brian Curtis

2. Stepping Stones Counseling Center, Serving Northern New Jersey
Ridgewood private practice focusing on services to stepfamilies in Northern New Jersery.Category Regional North America New Jersey Health Mental Health......The Professionals Who Understand stepfamilies. Despite love and good intentions,stepfamilies often face issues with Couple Conflicts and Communication;
http://www.stepfamilies.com/
WORKSHOPS NEWSLETTER SERVICES LINKS ... DIRECTIONS
The Professionals Who Understand Stepfamilies
They have unique needs and require expert understanding. Despite love and good intentions, stepfamilies often face issues with:
  • Couple Conflicts and Communication
  • Child Discipline
  • Unrealistic Expectations
  • Loyalty Conflicts Between Children and Parents
  • Relationships with Previous Partners
  • Finances and Child Support
  • Holidays and Family Celebrations
  • Access to Children for Non-Residential Parents

Parents, stepparents, grandparents, significant others, and especially children
can feel resentful, confused, overwhelmed or rejected.
Stepping Stones Counseling Center was created with the goal of improving and enriching the quality of stepfamily life. Our staff is composed of experienced, licensed mental health professionals, each of whom is a stepfamily member. We not only work with stepfamily issues, we face them every day in our personal lives.
Our Services Include:
  • Stepfamily Workshops
  • Stepfamily "Tuneups" (Short-term Consultations for Minor Problems)
  • Couple and Family Counseling
  • Individual Counseling for Adults, Adolescents, and Children

3. Supporting Stepfamilies: What Do The Children Feel?, NF95-223
American Psychological Association article offers stepparenting advice and discusses how to plan for remarriage. Interventions That Work for stepfamilies. Psychologists' interventions help stepfamilies sidestep common conflicts.
http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/family/nf223.htm
Nebraska Cooperative Extension NF95-223
Supporting Stepfamilies:
What Do The Children Feel?
Tana Seymour, Project Assistant, Extension Family Life
Connie Francis, Extension Educator-Home Economics
Patricia Steffens, Extension Family Life Specialist
Previous Category Catalog Order Info Children enter stepfamilies with a history of loss and change beyond their control. They have often experienced a troubled marriage or a painful death. Their family structure has changed dramatically. They wonder if they are "unlovable" and somehow to blame for all that has happened. Adults often believe that "children are young and resilient so they'll bounce back." Children are swept into the turbulence of divorce or death and the drastic changes that follow, and into the dating and remarriage of their parents. They have no control over any of these events that are having a major effect upon their lives and they feel helpless and angry. While it is likely that children are more flexible than adults, their adjustment depends on how well they are helped through this chaotic time. For the parent and stepparent to have a good relationship with their child, they must recognize and understand the child's feelings and what motivates his or her behavior.
Loss of Power and Control
Children have no choice in the matter of a divorce or death, nor do they have a choice in the events that follow. This powerlessness interferes with their confidence and sense of security. Children, like adults, need to feel they have choice and control in their lives.

4. Step Families
In his 1994 study, "The Changing Character of stepfamilies " Professor of Sociology Larry L. Bumpass of the University
http://parenthood.library.wisc.edu/Bliss/Bliss.html
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Step Families
Beverly Bliss, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist, Madison, WI
Statistics
The Statistics Are Staggering:
One out of two marriages ends in divorce. Sixty percent of second marriages fail, according to the U.S. Census Bureau 66% of marriages and living together situations end in break up, when children are actively involved, according to Stepfamily Foundation statistics. It is predicted that 50% of children in the US will go through a divorce before they are 18. Approximately half of all Americans are currently involved in some form of step relationship. By the year 2000, according to the Census Bureau, more Americans will be living in step families than in nuclear families. In his 1994 study, "The Changing Character of Stepfamilies," Professor of Sociology Larry L. Bumpass of the University of Wisconsin challenges the common perception that the stepfamily is defined by marriage. His research states that:
  • About half of the 60 million children under the age of thirteen in this country are currently living with one biological parent and that parent's current partner. Nearly half of all women, not just mothers, are likely to live in a stepfamily relationship, when we include living-together families in our definition of the stepfamily.

5. Stepfamily Association Of America - Pittsburgh Chapter
Local chapter of the Stepfamily Association of America. Information for stepfamilies and local information for those in Pittsburgh.
http://home.attbi.com/~pittsburghsaa
Welcome to the Pittsburgh Chapters of the Stepfamily Association of America!
Drop us a line..suggest a great site for our links page..cry on our virtual shoulder..we're just a click away and we would love to hear from you!
Our next Pittsburgh Meeting is Tuesday, April 8 at 8:00pm; our next South Hills Meeting is Friday, April 18 at 7:30pm. Why not join us? Click here for locations and contact information.
Get some tips for dealing with your ex ; find out if you're an effective or misguided stepparent . Our words of wisdom section has something for everyone.
Check out our links page for other great stepfamily sites and resources.
What do teens really think of their stepparents ? What kind of a stepfather was Dr. Spock ? Find out in our articles section.
Check out our recommended reading about stepfamilies.
Click here for information on how to join the SAA. (Membership is not required to attend meetings)
Do you know of a stepfamily event in the Pittsburgh area? Let us know and we'll add it to our calendar
Visit the SAA home page

6. Stepfamilies
Ask the family counselor a question, or read previous Q A columns about stepchildren and stepparents. Includes stepfamily discussion forums. you are here iVillage parentsplace family stepfamilies
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7. Welcome To The Stepfamily Association Of America
stepfamily living. Our site provides educational information and resourcesfor anyone interested in stepfamilies and their issues. If
http://www.saafamilies.org/
We're a national, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to successful stepfamily living. Our site provides educational information and resources for anyone interested in stepfamilies and their issues. If you're new here, see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) or browse the site map The site includes members-only sections. We encourage you to join our efforts, and gain the many benefits of SAA membership! Looking for a local support group or trained therapist ? Follow the links. Meet other stepfamily people in the Forum ! It includes conferences for clinicians, stepfamily kids, and support-group leaders. Questions, comments, and suggestions about the site or SAA are welcome, at saa@saafamilies.org
Advice for stepparents
if your mate is being deployed Subscribe to Your Stepfamily - the new bi-monthly magazine for the men, women and children of today's stepfamilies. It offers validations, realistic solutions, credible advice, and problem-solving strategies for over 90 million steppeople. YSF replaces the quarterly publication SAA Families
INTRODUCING Smart Steps for Adults and Children in Ste pfamilies
This 12-hour research-based educational program is for remarried or partnering couples and their children. It focuses on building couple and family strengths, and includes presentations, hands-on exercises, group discussions, and media. The 250+ page Curriculum includes leader lesson-guides for adult and child programs, background readings, hand-out masters, a resource list, pre/post evaluation questionnaires, 2 videos (the movie "Stepmom" and "Smart Steps Video Vignettes"), and CD with Power-Point slides, and hand-out files. Invest $150.00 + S/H.

8. Sacramento Counseling And Psychology
Over 200 articles and book reviews on topics such as depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, aging, emotions, marriage and relationships, divorce, and stepfamilies.
http://psychpages.com
Telephone:
Fax:
Welcome to PsychPages , where Psychologist Dr. Debra Moore shares information on depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, plus many other mental health, family, and relationship topics. This site has over 250 informational articles and book reviews! Choose a button to the left to explore the selections.
Sacramento area visitors can find information about Dr. Moore's private practice, Fall Creek Associates , by selecting "Services" to the left.
We have two office locations and one phone number : (916) 344-0900.
5900 Coyle Avenue in Carmichael (the corner of Coyle and Manzanita).
775 Sunrise Avenue in Roseville (just north of Cirby, by the Old Spaghetti Factory).
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We have two office locations and one phone number : (916) 344-0900. 5900 Coyle Avenue in Carmichael (the corner of Coyle and Manzanita). 775 Sunrise Avenue in Roseville (just north of Cirby, by the Old Spaghetti Factory). Legal Notice The information provided on this web site is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as medical, psychiatric, psychological or behavioral health care advice. Nothing contained on this web site is intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment or as a substitute for consultation with a qualified health care professional.

9. Stepfamilies
from Elaine Pooh Bear Quotes Family Photo Album Conscience Controversy Home stepfamilies Recipes Worship Center
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/1561/step.html
You Are Not Alone
This webpage has been created for stepmothers everywhere, from someone who has "Been there; Done that!", to let you know that you are not alone. Your situation is not unique. There are many people and resources out there to help you. There are many more links available than the ones I have listed at the bottom of this page. This is just a starting point. I have also included a list of books you can get from your local library, or buy. Stereotyping people and situations is responsible for many of the problems in this world. There is such a preconceived idea of what the "family" should be: "a biological father, mother, big brother and little sister". What a real family is, is a group of people who live together, help each other and love each other. There need not be "blood" ties in order to care about and love another person, large or small. There are also many preconceived ideas of what a "stepmother" is; I shall probably never forgive the Brothers Grimm for their fairy tale stepmothers, who are nothing short of the wicked witch of the north. In reality, stepmothers are just like any other kind of mother - they care, they worry, they love, they get angry, they get over it, they make mistakes, and sometimes they overprotect; but for the most part they mean well. They are just people doing the best they know how. I firmly believe that a person is who they are, even before they are born. When a person arrives in this world, there is no instruction book that comes with them. This small person has no language skills with which to tell you what they do and don't like, or even who they are. You have to make the effort to get to know them, learn who they are, what their preferences are, and if possible try to help them grow into a responsible, compassionate, and contented large person. This bonding process of learning to know and learning to love takes place over the course of their being an infant, a toddler, a child and continues through the teen years. Ideally a deep love and attachment grows between parent and child that will last through their whole lives.

10. Dr. Karen Sherman - Couple Skills Relationships Premarital Counseling Coaching S
A system of communication and problemsolving techniques for couples. Offers relationship, premarital, divorce, and stepfamilies counseling. Also offers workshops, seminars, and a book.
http://www.drkarensherman.com/index.html
What can turn an unsatisfying relationship into an extraordinary relationship? Couple Skills - A system of communication and problem-solving techniques that will:
  • Improve the overall quality of your relationship
  • Teach you how to resolve every argument and conflict
  • Help you to better understand yourself, your partner, and your relationship
Since 1982, I have been in private practice specializing in couples counseling. I found that I spent the majority of my time as a translator - that is, I listened to each partner, translating those feelings into concepts that the other partner could easily understand. I then began to teach each couple how to do this on their own. They learned how to communicate their feelings, perceptions and expectations to each other. They learned how to resolve their current problems, and also to identify and defuse future difficulties. They learned how to make their relationship more rewarding, gaining an emotional intimacy that will last throughout their lives. Couple Skills are simple and easy to learn. They can be incorporated into any relationship without any major upheavals. Plus, these skills are universal. Once learned, they can be applied to almost any situation that arises within the relationship. I have dedicated my life to helping couples of all ages create happier and healthier relationships. Now you, too, can learn these same skills. In addition to my timely topics, my seminars, lectures and workshops, and my book are described here on the website. If you would like more personalized information, please contact me for private and confidential assistance.

11. Welcome To The Stepfamily Association Of America
stepfamilies. stepfamilies come together when people marry again or live with a new partner.
http://www.stepfam.org/
We're a national, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to successful stepfamily living. Our site provides educational information and resources for anyone interested in stepfamilies and their issues. If you're new here, see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) or browse the site map The site includes members-only sections. We encourage you to join our efforts, and gain the many benefits of SAA membership! Looking for a local support group or trained therapist ? Follow the links. Meet other stepfamily people in the Forum ! It includes conferences for clinicians, stepfamily kids, and support-group leaders. Questions, comments, and suggestions about the site or SAA are welcome, at saa@saafamilies.org
Advice for stepparents
if your mate is being deployed Subscribe to Your Stepfamily - the new bi-monthly magazine for the men, women and children of today's stepfamilies. It offers validations, realistic solutions, credible advice, and problem-solving strategies for over 90 million steppeople. YSF replaces the quarterly publication SAA Families
INTRODUCING Smart Steps for Adults and Children in Ste pfamilies
This 12-hour research-based educational program is for remarried or partnering couples and their children. It focuses on building couple and family strengths, and includes presentations, hands-on exercises, group discussions, and media. The 250+ page Curriculum includes leader lesson-guides for adult and child programs, background readings, hand-out masters, a resource list, pre/post evaluation questionnaires, 2 videos (the movie "Stepmom" and "Smart Steps Video Vignettes"), and CD with Power-Point slides, and hand-out files. Invest $150.00 + S/H.

12. Supporting Stepfamilies, NF95-212
Nebraska Cooperative Extension NF95212. Supporting stepfamilies. TanaSeymour them. ¹. stepfamilies are Different Not Deficient! Forty
http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/family/nf212.htm
Nebraska Cooperative Extension NF95-212
Supporting Stepfamilies
Tana Seymour, Project Assistant, Extension Family Life,
Pat Steffens, Extension Family Life Specialist
Previous Category Catalog Order Info This is the first in a series of NebFacts developed to support and strengthen stepfamilies. For further information please contact your local Extension office.
Stepfamilies are Different...Not Deficient!
Forty percent of all marriages today are remarriages for at least one of the partners. Approximately 65 percent of these remarriages involve children from a prior marriage. Thus, stepfamilies are formed. A stepfamily is not worse than, better than, or a substi-tute for other families: it is simply different. There are challenges in all types of families, and adults and children in any type of family have similar goals. However, step-families face a more complicated journey because they involve more people in more complex relationships. In addition, there are several characteristics that are unique to stepfamilies. Recognizing and understanding these differences and how they may affect your stepfamily is important to the development of your relationships. Parents, stepparents and children can utilize their individual strengths to create strong, satisfying stepfamilies.
Born of Loss
The first difference to be recognized is that the step-family is born of loss. Two people entering into marriage for the first time usually have not experienced the major losses of divorce or death that members of a new stepfamily have known. For adults and children, feelings ofinsecurity, sadness and anger can all result from the loss of the bio-logical family or the loss of the dream of the perfect marriage/family.

13. Counseling ~ EMDR ~ Danbury ~ Fairfield County, CT
Counseling and therapy practice specializing in grief, trauma, stepfamilies and relationships.
http://www.home.earthlink.net/~mvlazny/

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Maggie Vlazny, LCSW
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Individual Psychotherapy Certified Stepfamily Counselor Certified EMDR Therapist Depression ~ ACOA Anxiety ~ Self Esteem Grief ~ Trauma~ EMDR 20 Germantown Road Danbury, CT
There is always hope. If you feel you need help, the most important single step you can take is to contact a mental health professional In addition to my general practice, areas of expertise include: ~ Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ~ Domestic Violence ~ Adult Children of Alcoholics ~ Marriage Counseling CREDENTIALS: My Connecticut license in clinical social work qualifies me to provide counseling and psychotherapy to couples, individuals, and families. Professional memberships include The National Association of Social Workers, The Stepfamily Association of America, The EMDR International Association, and The International Society for the Study of Dissociative Disorders. HOW I WORK: I help people heal from painful outside events as well as from painful family interactions. Since I

14. Stepfamily Association - Baltimore Chapter
Nonprofit agency promoting the education and well-being of stepfamilies. Statement of purpose, chapters, recommended reading and related links.
http://members.tripod.com/~Neil_and_Debbie/
Get Five DVDs for $.49 each. Join now. Tell me when this page is updated
Stepfamily Association - Baltimore Chapter
If your browser supported Java, you would be seeing a scrolling message here welcoming you to our web site.
Notice: Until further notice, all meetings will be held at our home, which is located in Perry Hall. Call 410-529-7176 for directions. The Stepfamily Association of America, Inc., (SAA) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to education and support for stepfamilies. Further information about SAA can be obtained by calling the national office at 1-800-735-0329, or by visiting the SAA Web Site. The Baltimore Chapter holds bi-weekly support group meetings for the adults involved in a stepfamily. The meetings are held Thursdays from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the home of Neil and Debbie, which is located in Perry Hall. For directions, call 410-529-7176. Meeting Schedule (Schedule updated 03/27/03)
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15. Stepfamilies
go. Joshua 19 Email enowak@rocketmail.com. Reading List for stepfamilies.Internet Resources for stepfamilies. StudyWeb I am proud
http://www.geocities.com/3bestfriends/step.html
You Are Not Alone
This webpage has been created for stepmothers everywhere, from someone who has "Been there; Done that!", to let you know that you are not alone. Your situation is not unique. There are many people and resources out there to help you. There are many more links available than the ones I have listed at the bottom of this page. This is just a starting point. I have also included a list of books you can get from your local library, or buy. Stereotyping people and situations is responsible for many of the problems in this world. There is such a preconceived idea of what the "family" should be: "a biological father, mother, big brother and little sister". What a real family is, is a group of people who live together, help each other and love each other. There need not be "blood" ties in order to care about and love another person, large or small. There are also many preconceived ideas of what a "stepmother" is; I shall probably never forgive the Brothers Grimm for their fairy tale stepmothers, who are nothing short of the wicked witch of the north. In reality, stepmothers are just like any other kind of mother - they care, they worry, they love, they get angry, they get over it, they make mistakes, and sometimes they overprotect; but for the most part they mean well. They are just people doing the best they know how. I firmly believe that a person is who they are, even before they are born. When a person arrives in this world, there is no instruction book that comes with them. This small person has no language skills with which to tell you what they do and don't like, or even who they are. You have to make the effort to get to know them, learn who they are, what their preferences are, and if possible try to help them grow into a responsible, compassionate, and contented large person. This bonding process of learning to know and learning to love takes place over the course of their being an infant, a toddler, a child and continues through the teen years. Ideally a deep love and attachment grows between parent and child that will last through their whole lives.

16. Home Page
Offers individual, couple, family, and group counseling for stepfamilies. Stepfamily workshops and classes. Provides training to mental health professionals and organizations.
http://www.stepfamilysolutions.net

17. Stepfamilies And Parenting
stepfamilies and Parenting. I created this page because I am in my secondmarriage and have been thrust into the chaos of a stepfamily both times.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/2789/parent.html
S t e p f a m i l i e s and P a r e n t i n g
Here's a bit of humour for those of you with teenagers:
TEENAGERS
Tired of being hassled by your stupid parents?
ACT NOW!
Move out, get a job, pay your own bills...
While you still know EVERYTHING!
Here's a great quote, but I have no idea who said it!
If you do, please let me know.
"The best time to give children your advice is when they are young
enough to believe you know what you are talking about!"

Here's a funny saying: As any kid who has ever misbehaved at a neighbor's house finds out, All the mothers in the neighborhood talk to each other. That's a local area network of distributed processors that can't be beat. Here's a funny letter: Dear Dad, $chool i$ really great. I am making lot$ of friend$ and $tudying very hard. With all my $tuff, I $imply can't think of anything I need, $o if you would like, you can ju$t $end me a card, a$ I would love to hear from you. Love, Your $on Dear Son, I kNOw that astroNOmy, ecoNOmics, and oceaNOgraphy are eNOugh to keep even an hoNOr student busy. Do NOt forget that the pursuit of kNOwledge is a NOble task, and you can never study eNOugh. Love

18. APA HelpCenter: Get The Facts: Family And Relationships: Interventions That Work
Interventions That Work for stepfamilies Psychologists' interventionshelp stepfamilies sidestep common conflicts. The so­called
http://helping.apa.org/family/step.html
Interventions That Work for Stepfamilies
Psychologists' interventions help stepfamilies sidestep common conflicts.
The so­called "blended family" is no longer an aberration in American society: It's a norm.
Today, more than 33 percent of all U.S. children are expected to live in a stepfamily before age 18. Born of conflict and loss, newfound commitment and often heart­wrenching transition, these families confront myriad lifestyle adjustments and challenges. Children of stepfamilies face a higher risk of emotional and behavioral problems and are less likely to be resilient in stressful situations, psychologists' research has found.
Given their large numbers, it's clear that mental health professionals will encounter these types of families in therapy and it is imperative for clinicians to familiarize themselves with the basic issues prior to working with them.
Planning for remarriage
A marriage that brings with it children from a previous marriage presents many challenges. Such families should consider three key issues as they plan for remarriage:
Financial and living arrangements.

19. Stepfamily Help - Stepfamily Problems, Stepfamily Solutions
Selfhelp for stepfamilies to expand parenting skills.
http://www.abrandes.com/
6 X 9 paperback
Stepfamily life can be hell... consequently, fewer than half of all couples who begin a new family remain together. The process of recreating family, while at the same time holding together a new relationship, is fraught with complications. This book presents in seven steps the secrets that make it possible for couples to build new-family, or stepfamily, while not only saving their intimate relationships but enriching them as well. Yes, stepfamily life can be hell but it doesn't have to be! What Others are Saying About this Book... "This is an original, provocative, and practical book, offering guidance and inspiration to couples struggling with the the dynamics of the ready-made family. Brandes is an expert who takes us quickly to the bottom line of what is necessary to create a harmonious family that includes children birthed in the previous relationships of one or both partners. I highly recommend it."

20. Stepfamilies
stepfamilies stepfamilies come together when people marry again or live with a newpartner. This may be after the death of one parent, separation or divorce.
http://www.childline.org.uk/Stepfamilies.asp

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Stepfamilies
Stepfamilies come together when people marry again or live with a new partner. This may be after the death of one parent, separation or divorce.
It can also mean that children from different families end up living together for all or part of the time.

In 2000/2001 over 15,000 children called ChildLine to talk about their family relationships, many of which concerned stepfamilies. A further 1,525 called about parents divorcing or separating.
Some children are very happy, but for others, coping with stepparents, stepbrothers and stepsisters can be a difficult and lonely experience.
Settling into a new family situation can always be difficult for the children involved, but this usually resolves itself with time. However, for other children problems can arise in relation to how well they do at school and their general health and wellbeing.
This can result in depression or children feeling stressed and unhappy. What appears to be most important is that children continue to retain a healthy relationship with both their natural parents.
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of the STEPFAMILIES information sheet
If you don't have Adobe Acrobat Reader and want to download it click here.

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