101 Tips for the Smart Stepmom: Expert Advice From One Stepmom to Another

Practical Ideas You Can Use Today

In this down-to-earth book, Laura Petherbridge offers real answers from someone who's walked in your shoes--and not only survived, but thrived as a stepmom. Here you'll find compact solutions arranged by topic, such as parenting, coping with the children's biological mom, finances, and dealing with the holidays.

You will learn
· how to better understand your blended family
· what to do when you feel like an outsider
· ways to navigate the drama
· keys to gaining the respect of your stepkids

These bite-sized tips are perfect for a busy stepmom, offering at-a-glance advice you can use today--and see change begin.

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Practical Ideas You Can Use Today

In this down-to-earth book, Laura Petherbridge offers real answers from someone who's walked in your shoes--and not only survived, but thrived as a stepmom. Here you'll find compact solutions arranged by topic, such as parenting, coping with the children's biological mom, finances, and dealing with the holidays.

You will learn
· how to better understand your blended family
· what to do when you feel like an outsider
· ways to navigate the drama
· keys to gaining the respect of your stepkids

These bite-sized tips are perfect for a busy stepmom, offering at-a-glance advice you can use today--and see change begin.

"Provides wisdom, help, and hope for any woman dating, engaged, or married to a man with kids." --Brenda Ockun, publisher, StepMom Magazine

"Laura Petherbridge is the best author and speaker I know for stepmoms." --Ron L. Deal, director, FamilyLife Blended™, bestselling author of The Smart Stepfamily and The Smart Stepdad

"Laura Petherbridge has written a book that every stepmom should read. Don't miss it." --Carol Kent, speaker and author of Unquenchable: Grow a Wildfire Faith That Will Endure Anything

"The role of a stepmom is vital--but sometimes difficult. Laura Petherbridge offers time-tested tips and words of wisdom and encouragement to help a stepmom walk with love through the maze of blended-family living."
--Pam Farrel, coauthor of Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti and Becoming a Brave New Woman