Blended Family - A Guide for Stepparents

Seven Unsuspecting Attitudes that Are Seriously Toxic to Stepfamilies

By: Andrea Campbell

Narrated by: Bonnie Trost

Stepparenting isn't the easiest job, but it can be most rewarding if you get it right.

If you are a stepparent, you may know how challenging a role it can be. It takes more than the will to make it work. Stepparents must apply a range of skills to keep their families together, and they have to be prepared to be flexible in the process.

This guide for stepfamilies outlines seven key factors that are often overlooked but have an adverse effect on stepfamilies. They are neatly arranged in the acronym BLUNDER—which is precisely what stepparents do when they fail to address or ignore the cited factors. Contemporary society is overrun with demands on parents who have to juggle a range of roles. But, if you pay attention to the elements outlined, the difference will be noticeable as you navigate this challenging but potentially enriching role.

And even if you think you've tried everything, consider these factors. You'll be surprised to find that these simple changes can make an impactful difference.

©2022 Andrea Campbell (P)2022 Andrea Campbell

Such good information!

Raising a blended family, this book has great information for you! It has good information that I wouldn't have thought about! Definitely a great read!

Very helpful and filled with great advice!

This was a great listen. I have been dealing with a child that is not my own and who is very clearly my partner's priority (understandably so). It is tough, and this is exactly what I needed.

So insightful, filled with great anecdotes and real-life situations, conflict resolution tips, etc.

Definitely recommend for anyone going through this. It has helped me and given me tools to navigate this complex dynamic!

Mostly Blended Family

I listened to this book because I have a close friend who is struggling with a new family dynamic as a stepparent. But its not just for stepparents, it for blended families in general. There was a lot regarding blended families with adopted children and children who have special needs. Its a concise overview of the skillset that a stepparent needs for success. Most importantly, the book talks about when to enforce rules and when to be flexible.

A must have for blending families

Wow! What an amazing and insightful book for blended families!! The author gives such advice on the unique challenges that face “blending” families together! She advice to build a relationship with the children while being mindful of the past hurts that are still there was eye opening!! I really enjoyed listening to this book!

Great guide for step-parents

When my wife and I got married (re-married), we merged families and that meant as a parent of 2 girls I was now also step-parent to 2 boys and one girl. The kids were of different ages and had different needs. We had to work on our marriage and the kids were of great concern to both of us. This meant we had to reach an agreement on many issues (in one family, doing something one way was normal, in another family that was unacceptable). This short book provides a good guide to how to be a good step-parent, how to avoid common mistakes most step-parents make. I recommend this book to anyone who is or going to be a step-parent.