Laura Petherbridge – författare

Practical Ideas You Can Use TodayIn this down-to-earth book, Laura Petherbridge offers real answers from someone who's walked in your shoes--and not only survived, but thrived as a stepmom. Here you'll find compact solutions arranged by topic, such as parenting, coping with the children's biological mom, finances, and dealing with the holidays. You will learn · how to better understand your blended family· what to do when you feel like an outsider· ways to navigate the drama· keys to gaining the respect of your stepkidsThese bite-sized tips are perfect for a busy stepmom, offering at-a-glance advice you can use today--and see change begin.

All the Tools You Need to Thrive as a StepmomLet stepfamily experts Ron L. Deal and Laura Petherbridge show you how to survive and thrive as a stepmom, including how to be a positive influence on the children and how to deal with conflict, as well as practical issues like dealing with holidays and between-home communication.

The stepmother''s role often is ambiguous and underappreciated, and frequently it carries unrealistic expectations. The book answers women''s concerns and questions, including: How can I be a caretaker and a key emotional connector in the family if the children don''t accept my influence? How shoud I cope with children who are confused about their family and torn between loyalty to their biological mother and me? When should I step back in conflicts and when should I insist that my husband stand up for me? In addition it addresses the spiritual and emotional climate of the home, providing perspective and guidelines to help stepmothers and their families thrive.

Practical Ideas You Can Use TodayIn this down-to-earth book, Laura Petherbridge offers real answers from someone who''s walked in your shoes--and not only survived, but thrived as a stepmom. Here you''ll find compact solutions arranged by topic, such as parenting, coping with the children''s biological mom, finances, and dealing with the holidays. You will learn · how to better understand your blended family· what to do when you feel like an outsider· ways to navigate the drama· keys to gaining the respect of your stepkidsThese bite-sized tips are perfect for a busy stepmom, offering at-a-glance advice you can use today--and see change begin.