Over 10% of all UK families with dependent children are stepfamilies. This is a practical guide for all those living, or preparing to live, in a step-family. Drawing on real-life examples, the authors - both step-parents themselves - help parents to explore key issues and to find the way forward that is best for them.
Topics include:
Why stepfamilies are different
Before forming a stepfamily
The couple relationship
CHRISTINE TUFNELL is the Life in a Stepfamily Project Manager for Care for the Family, and a regular speaker at Spring Harvest. She and her husband Tony are both step-parents and have 6 children between them. They are also qualified counsellors.