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The image of the traditional American family -- the nuclear family of the Clevers and Huxtables -- was once limited to mom, dad, and children living happily together under roof. Today the notion of a typical family has gradually expanded to included blended families of stepparents and stepchildren, like the Bradys and the Kardashians.
With over 30 million children living with a stepparent, blended families are one of the fastest growing segments of families in the United States, but unlike the nicely packaged problems seen on Television, these families struggle with issues that are anything but easy.
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Hear how Jill had to learn the process of healing and finding peace with what was once a broken home and split family, before she could turn this around into a healthy Complex Family.
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Jill shares her experiences of parenting with stepparents. Highlighting many of the usual challenges Complex Family's face when introducing stepparents to their children. » Read More/Buy Book:
Brief video clip of Jill Darcey's speech at the launch of her book 'Parenting with the Ex Factor' and Complex Family Foundation. "Parenting with the Ex Factor"; over 400 pages on how to parent beyond separation with an Ex. Jill Darcey uncovers the effects on the children and how you can make sure your children are given every opportunity to thrive instead of only survive throughout the separation and the years beyond.
A quick introduction to Complex Family Foundation: what a Complex Family is; how we can support you while you parent with an Ex; and real experience, strategies and practical tools to assist you on your path ahead.
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Author Dolla Merrillees discusses her confronting, bracingly honest and funny debut book - The Woodcutter's Wife: A Stepmother's Tale.
Dolla Merrillees met her prince charming, but had to deal with more than a too-tight shoe blocking the path to true love. Merrillees' book may not be a fairy tale — she recounts her struggle to bond with her partner's four-year-old son, cope with the boy's off stage mother and adjust to the emotional tug-of-war that occurred when her own child was born — but it will help any family of the noughties feel a little less dysfunctional. And does Dolla get her happy ending? We guess you'll just have to read it to find out!
Counseling Stepfamilies: Tools for Your Toolbox
Written by AdministratorCounselors often feel overwhelmed by the ambiguity of remarriage and stepfamily relationships.
How do I coach stepparents in their role? What is causing the marital divide?
How can we reduce stress and increase positive exchanges in the family. Finally, there are resources to help.
Live interview with Adele Cornish (www.blendedfamilyfocus.com) discussing blended/step family issues. Broadcasted nationally throughout New Zealand.
Dr. Phil speaks with people who often struggle to get along: ex-wives and stepmoms. With 1,300 stepfamilies forming every day in the U.S., learn what you can do to ensure a happy and healthy extended family.
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