Surviving Step-families

An essential handbook for any step-parent or anyone considering joining the ranks of the fastest-growing family group in Australia.

Becoming a step-parent is one of the toughest journeys anyone could ever take, but the rewards can be immeasurable. In this insightful and reassuring book, Australia's leading parenting expert Michael Carr-Greg offers practical advice on the following:

• the typical stages of step-family transition
• the particular challenges of the first two years
• how to manage conflict and build lasting relationships
• dealing with the ex
• the great ''no-nos'' of step-parenting
• the essential lessons every step-parent needs to learn.

Surviving Step-Families is an invaluable resource that will help to give your new family the greatest chance of success.