101 Expert Tips for Stepmoms - Practical Advice & Strategies for Blended Families | Parenting, Bonding & Family Harmony Guide

This book is great! I am a stepmother to three children plus I have two children of my own. This book focuses on specific situations broken down into simple tips and suggestions. If you are a stepmother with no children of your own, Laura has tips for you. If you are a stepmother with children of your own, like me, Laura has tips for you. If you are a stepmother and the biological mother is not in the picture, Laura has tips for you. She even gives perspective in one section from the dads eyes. The book isn't very long, which is nice because she is to the point with what she is trying to tell. This method seems to stick in my brain better. I've never had big issues with my stepchildren but I've definitely struggled with the ex wife and the difference between our household rules. This ends up affecting how I discipline the children in my own house. The book has given me different perspective to think about including the kids, my husband and whether I like it or not, the ex. My ultimate goal purchasing this book was less stress caused by our blended family and I think I'm on my way to better the situation. It all takes time and helpful suggestions like these. Laura mentions her other book that is more in depth on these subjects that I definitely plan on buying when I'm done with this one. It's called The Smart Stepmom: Practical Steps to Help You Thrive.