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stepfamilies

so you are a stepfamily now.  well, have you discovered that your family doesn't much resemble the brady bunch? if so, you are not alone.  combining two families into one is almost always a real challenge!  but the payoffs of persevering can be great.  and the good news is that you don't have to re-invent the wheel here.  you can draw upon the experience, wisdom and support of other people that have walked, or are now walking the same road you are on.

here are some valuable resources you can take advantage of:

organizations

• the national stepfamily resource center - primary objective is to serve as a clearinghouse of information, resources and support for stepfamily members and the professionals who work with them.  click on http://www.stepfamilies.info/

• extensive advice for step parents and their families at being a step parent (uk) contains over 70 articles written by experts who are continually updating and adding new content.  click on http://www.beingastepparent.co.uk/

recommended reading

• the new american family, by artlip, artlip & saltzman, published by starburst publishers, isbn 0914984446

• can stepfamilies be done right?, by joann & seth webster, published by creation house publishers, isbn 0884196747