The Blended Family Parenting Kids with Special Needs

Nine Keys for Building a Happy Stepfamily Caring for a Child with Special Needs and Disabilities for Stepmoms and Stepdads

By: Andrea Campbell

Narrated by: Bonnie Trost

The 9-L model illustrated in Blended and Special explores the dynamics of stepfamilies caring for children with special needs and disabilities and presents the information in digestible nuggets ready for consumption by blended families juggling the demands of parenthood with caring for children with special needs. Having grown up in a blended family with a sibling with special needs and now being a stepparent with a child with special educational needs, the author has experienced the phenomenon from different angles. As an active member of the special needs and disabilities community, the author was also able to draw data from fellow parents of children with special needs to supplement the information. Whether you have an established stepfamily or are in the early stages of a blended family, you can find value in the information presented. Also included is a chapter of real-life case studies from stepparents caring for disabled children. The experiences they share hold valuable lessons on issues that may arise and how they handled them in their endeavor to maintain a happy stepfamily.

There are various reasons why the union of two parents and their children from former relationships can prove challenging. Blended families face unique challenges, and when a child with special needs is part of the family unit, the learning curve can be very steep. Unsuspecting partners might discover that they are out of their depth in the circumstances. If not understood before moving in, the stepparent may struggle to cope and throw the family off balance. The text provides valuable tips and techniques for raising stepchildren with special needs and disabilities. It is written solely from the perspective of a parent who has been on both sides of the equation and holds no medical or technical advice or information.

©2021 Andrea Campbell (P)2023 Andrea Campbell

Perfect listen

This was a great listen, with this book youll find keys to building lasting relationships with new people in you family no matter what they are like. A must listen for anyone leaning to love people with special needs.

Help Is On The Way

The audiobook offers an invaluable perspective on the complex dynamics of stepfamilies caring for children with special needs. The author, drawing from personal experiences and insights from the special needs community, provides practical advice and real-life case studies. This audiobook is a must-listen for blended families navigating the intricate terrain of parenthood with special educational needs. While not offering medical advice, it delivers relatable and actionable guidance for creating harmonious stepfamilies. A concise and insightful resource for those facing the unique challenges of blended families with special needs children.

Amazingly helpful

There aren’t many books I have come across on this topic that give such useful insight into having a blended family. I am part of a family like this and have had a lot of things I haven’t been able to answer and deal with and this book has been great in helping me get some understanding.

Very helpful audiobook

This book is very helpful for the coming together of two families through the toughest challenges. This also will remind you how grateful and loving we can be towards each other and how no matter the differences between us we all can co exist. Must have book for building happy step-family.

a new perspective

a great book for adding to your family that will take the edges off of blending together. tons of great info for any parent.