The Single Girl's Guide to Marrying a Man, His Kids, and His Ex-Wife: Becoming a Stepmother with Humor and Grace

A funny, honest, and empathetic resource for the novice stepmother, this guide helps a woman who has married into a ready-made family adjust to her new role. Includes an invaluable list of resources, Web sites, publications, and organizations specifically for the new stepmother.
A funny, honest, and empathetic resource for the novice stepmother, which includes advice on The kids Adjusting to suspicion, resentment, and biological-parent loyalties; The ex-wife Living calmly alongside her, whether she's a psycho or the perfect mother; The holidays Accommodating old family traditions and developing new ones; The sex Keeping love alive through the kids' bed-wetting and nightmares. Plus an invaluable list of resources, websites, publications, and organizations specifically for the new stepmother.