Blended Family Parenting

Fourteen years ago, Mike Milligan learned he would become a grandfather for the first time. He was surprised to find that there was little or no information available on what it means to be a grandfather, how to make the most of the experience, and how to be the best grandfather possible. Sure, there were shelves of books dedicated to grandmothers - all with cuddly covers depicting spring bouquets or gentle little lambs. But there was not a single book that spoke to him, a 64-year-old grandfather-to-be. It struck him that there were countless other grandfathers out there experiencing this same feeling of neglect.

Are you considering remarrying but feeling a mix of excitement and worry? Concerned about blending families or repeating past mistakes? Comprehensive Guide to Remarriage Success offers essential advice, proven strategies, and real-life insights to help you navigate the complexities of remarriage and build a strong, joyful partnership.

Finally a book written just for blended families by blended families. In Life in a Blender, May Simpson guides listeners to achieving harmony in the home, so that each family member feels loved, respected, and free to be themselves.

Vous êtes un beau-père, vous souhaitez appréhender votre place dans la famille avec plein d'humour et solutions pratiques? Ce livre est fait pour vous.

Have you ever wondered how to best approach your new role as a stepparent? Have you found it challenging to get along with your stepchildren? You are certainly not alone, and this book is here to help you. Starting a new family in which you have to integrate your life with that of your stepchildren can pose unique challenges that are not present in nuclear or biological families.

Who's the brooding billionaire bad boy next door? Oh great, it's Jake Harrison—my brother's best friend and high school nemesis. And he's more infuriatingly gorgeous than ever. My move to Seattle was supposed to be a fresh start, not a reunion with the guy who made high school hell. To make things worse, he's now my boss at Harrison Tech. I'm Emma Brooks, the new graphic designer they desperately need and the girl who once bested Jake in every school competition. Now, I'm on his turf. As we work late into the night, our professional battles ignite into something far more personal. Can I ...

Whether you are a new mother, just thinking about it, or already trying to combine a career and children, working motherhood can sometimes seem like an impossible balancing act. That's why Tobi Asare, founder of My Bump Pay, doesn't doesn't talk about 'the juggle' or finding 'balance', but instead about The Blend. With chapters focusing on navigating work while pregnant, freelancers, childcare, future babies and mum guilt, each section also has advice and career tips from successful women who are already making the best of the blend.

A response to all those grandmother books with flowers and puppies on the cover, Grandma Rules is a book for the hip, baby boomer grandma who realizes that after all the work she put into her own kids, she can take a break and have fun with her grandkids. A perfect gift for the greatest grandmothers you know, this book is laugh-out-loud funny while offering useful insights and tips on how to embrace the world’s greatest job.

Ryan and Jess blended their families after losing their spouses to cancer in 2010. This has led to an unexpected and often hilarious journey. Blended with Grit and Grace invites you to walk alongside them and learn what it's like to have eight kids under one roof. With wit and wisdom, Jess offers fresh perspectives on managing different parenting styles, developing family traditions, and meeting the special needs of your family.

You are seen, and you are appreciated. Excellent for Mother's Day or birthdays. Give a sweet gift of encouragement and thankfulness for the bonus mom or stepmom that you love to have in your life. Full of little truths and several funnies, this audiobook was created by a bonus mom with bonus moms in mind.

In this book for couples forming blended family units, practising psychotherapist and coach Katherine Walker explores all the issues that couples face when combining their families. From how to maintain the couple's own loving relationship, to handling teenage tantrums, this is an easy-to-follow guide that answers every key question, and offers practical solutions.

In this heartwarming and insightful exploration of fatherhood, Fa'Shay Halley delves deep into the profound impact of both biological and bonus dads. Intentional Dads provides a toolbox of strategies for cultivating open communication, instilling core values, and fostering resilience in the face of adversity. Drawing from personal experiences, interviews, and extensive research, Fa'Shay explores the essence of intentional fatherhood. Through powerful narratives and uplifting anecdotes, she reveals the unique challenges and joys faced by fathers as they navigate the complexities of raising ...

Are the complications of second marriage threatening the foundations of your relationship? Pick up this powerful guide for restoring your love. We all long for love and connection, but outside influences, past memories, and stepfamily adjustment make marriage especially challenging for those who were previously married.

Every new stepmom finds themselves struggling with these same thoughts. Life is meant to be tough, and joining a new family and assuming the role of "mom" is one of the toughest things imaginable. But I've got good news: All your problems are temporary! If you have an action plan and know what you're doing, you can seamlessly make the transition to stepmom. This book will give you that action plan.

Motherhood Smotherhood takes parents through the trenches of new parenting, warning listeners of the pleasures and perils of mommy blogs, new parent groups, self-described "lactivists", sleep fascists, incessant trend pieces on working versus non-working mothers, and the place where free time and self-esteem goes to die: Pinterest (back away from the hand-made flower headbands for baby!).

When I started out on this journey, it all seemed pretty simple: I thought that love would be enough to see me through. I had no idea what it would take to create a fully blended family - just how many factors and emotions would be involved or how deep it would all go. How to Build a Family is the nurturing handbook I wish I'd been given. In it you'll find my experiences, as well as those of other blended families (because every family is unique), along with advice and tips from the experts who have guided me.

New York Times best-selling relationship expert Maggie Scarf shares in-depth stories of seven remarried couples - revealing the unique challenges they face as they strive to achieve lasting intimacy and familial harmony. Through cautionary tales and stories of hope, Scarf offers guidance for handling everything from children who reject the new family dynamic to the thorny issue of money. Loaded with practical wisdom and searing accounts, The Remarriage Blueprint is a definitive road map to a happy, thriving, integrated household.

If you’re a parent who yells and screams at your children on a daily basis and constantly feels like you’re at your wits end, it’s time to find a new communication strategy that is not only more effective, but also won’t make your blood pressure skyrocket. Kids can be downright frustrating. They don’t like to listen, they know exactly how to push your buttons, and they even seem to get some sort of pleasure from driving you up the wall.

Find time for yourself without the guilt! Do you desperately need a break but struggle with guilt for taking time for yourself? As a mom, there's an endless list of things you need to do. Taking time for yourself may feel unimportant or even selfish. But you're tired of living in survival mode and desperately need a break. As a life coach for moms and yoga and meditation teacher, I would be honored to help you finally get out of survival mode so you can be the mom you’ve always dreamed of being!

Forbidden desires ignite in the boardroom... I'm Addie Pierce, newly appointed Creative Director of PierceX Technology, determined to bring my childhood dreams to life in the gaming industry. But my artistic vision clashes with the profit-driven mindset of Benjamin Cross, the company's CEO and my father's best friend. Long-buried desires resurface as we work closely together, blurring the lines between business and pleasure. The attraction is undeniable, but giving in to our forbidden love could have dire consequences. With the company's future and our hearts on the line, we must decide ...