Stepliving for Teens: Getting Along With Stepparents, Parents, and Siblings (Plugged in)

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Summary: A Great Choice
Review: As a an author and mediator that works with stepfamilies, I do not come across books about which I say, "I wish I had written that", but Stepliving for Teens is one of those books. It's written for older adolecents and younger teens, and tackles some of the BIG subjects that really concern teens living in stepfamilies. I highly recommend this book to both teens and their parents and I thank the authors for writing it.

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Summary: At Last! A Book for Teens in Stepfamilies
Review: I would highly recommend this book for teens (and pre-teens) and parents in stepfamilies, or those in the process of forming stepfamilies. The format of "Stepliving" makes it accessible for young readers. The authors approach the subject with an honesty and integrity that is rare in self-help books. It is realistic, helpful and full of useful tips and real-life, easy-to-relate to experiences. The experience of being a teen AND being in a new stepfamily is a challenge. This book will both reassure and assist teenagers in taking responsiblity for change and acceptance of their situation.

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Summary: Your kid will actually READ this one!
Review: This book would be a bargain at 10 times the price. Because it is presented as teens sharing their experiences and advice with other teens, it has instant credibility with kids. Meanwhile, the advice is excellent, as it comes through the filter of an extremely insightful therapist who puts the kids' happiness first. My 12 year-old stepson has been rejecting me for the past 3 years because of pressure from his mother, but when my husband gave him this book, he actually started reading it! My stepson is now beginning to stand up for his right to be kept out of the middle and we are so happy to see him feeling less conflicted. This book has given him tools to deal effectively with any unreasonable adults in his life. . . even if those adults happen to be us!