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Yours and Mine: A Winning Blended Family Formula
This practical guide navigates the issues of raising children from a previous relationship to build a new cohesive and happy family. C. Lynn Williams shares her successes as a step-parent with straightforward insights to lay out a winning formula for blended families. From dating after divorce to building new family strategies after remarriage this resource will encourage, guide, and support mothers and fathers through the sometimes rough terrain of blending yours and mine into ours. This recipe for success includes a study-guide with each chapter and a means to connect to other stepparents through C. Lynn Williams' social networks. "Yours & A Winning Blended Family Formula" is a helpful resource for newly divorced and newly married parents who want to create a happy blended family.
132 pages, Paperback
Published September 28, 2015
About the author
C. Lynn Williams
6 books36 followersC. Lynn Williams is a compassionate, intelligent woman with a gift of easy dialogue, inherited from her mother. She's a mother at heart and has an uncanny sense of knowing when something is right or wrong. Her gift of unconditional love, and her extreme understanding of others, has earned her the title of MsParentguru.
Her experiences with adults and children, (her own included) have led her to write a series of parenting books to allow parents and kids to successfully dialogue with each other. She believes children should be heard, but "let's teach our children how to dialogue and communicate responsibly".
While Ms. Williams has had many opportunities to teach, both in educational and corporate environments, her passion is helping parents and teens build enjoyable, fulfilling relationships with each other. As an author, wife and mother of four adult children, she is active in her church and community. She holds a Master's degree in Business Administration, having attended Roosevelt University in Chicago, Illinois. In addition to writing, she is an avid reader, mentor of young women, health enthusiast, and educator. When she needs to get away, music is her muse.
Have you often wished that you could stop the madness in your household with the temper tantrums that your son or daughter is having? Read "Trying to Stay Sane While Raising Your Teen" for practical, down-to-earth parenting tips. Her newest book, "The Pampered Prince: Moms Create A GREAT Relationship With Your Son", was released on June 1, 2012. It is designed to help mothers understand the intricacies of their relationship with their sons and make their relationship, a wonderful one. Ms. Williams' newest book, How to Turn a Princess Into a Queen - The Art of Raising an Awesome Daughter, is due out in late spring, 2013.
C. Lynn Williams enjoys speaking about parenting and is available for book signings, parent workshops and speaking engagements. Contact her by email at cgwwbooks@yahoo.com
Her experiences with adults and children, (her own included) have led her to write a series of parenting books to allow parents and kids to successfully dialogue with each other. She believes children should be heard, but "let's teach our children how to dialogue and communicate responsibly".
While Ms. Williams has had many opportunities to teach, both in educational and corporate environments, her passion is helping parents and teens build enjoyable, fulfilling relationships with each other. As an author, wife and mother of four adult children, she is active in her church and community. She holds a Master's degree in Business Administration, having attended Roosevelt University in Chicago, Illinois. In addition to writing, she is an avid reader, mentor of young women, health enthusiast, and educator. When she needs to get away, music is her muse.
Have you often wished that you could stop the madness in your household with the temper tantrums that your son or daughter is having? Read "Trying to Stay Sane While Raising Your Teen" for practical, down-to-earth parenting tips. Her newest book, "The Pampered Prince: Moms Create A GREAT Relationship With Your Son", was released on June 1, 2012. It is designed to help mothers understand the intricacies of their relationship with their sons and make their relationship, a wonderful one. Ms. Williams' newest book, How to Turn a Princess Into a Queen - The Art of Raising an Awesome Daughter, is due out in late spring, 2013.
C. Lynn Williams enjoys speaking about parenting and is available for book signings, parent workshops and speaking engagements. Contact her by email at cgwwbooks@yahoo.com
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August 6, 2025
Creating a happy and united home after divorce or remarriage can be challenging, especially when children from previous relationships are involved. In Yours & Mine: A Winning Blended Family Formula, C. Lynn Williams brings both personal insight and practical guidance to this often delicate transition.
Instead of simply addressing problems, Williams focuses on building solutions—how to cultivate understanding, set healthy boundaries, and form relationships that respect each family member’s individuality. Her writing acknowledges the emotional complexity of blending families while emphasizing that trust and patience are key to creating an environment where everyone feels valued. The book is highly interactive, encouraging readers to actively engage with its lessons through chapter-based reflections and exercises. These features help parents translate advice into tangible steps, making it easier to navigate sensitive topics like step‑parent roles, parenting styles, and family routines. Additionally, Williams points readers toward supportive communities, creating opportunities for shared learning and connection beyond the book itself.
What makes this book stand out is its empathetic yet practical tone. It’s not just about managing household logistics—it’s about nurturing a sense of belonging and unity, even when the journey begins with uncertainty or hesitation. For parents who are starting over, adjusting to step‑parenting, or seeking to strengthen bonds within their blended household, Yours & Mine: A Winning Blended Family Formula is a reassuring companion that combines real‑world experience with actionable advice
Instead of simply addressing problems, Williams focuses on building solutions—how to cultivate understanding, set healthy boundaries, and form relationships that respect each family member’s individuality. Her writing acknowledges the emotional complexity of blending families while emphasizing that trust and patience are key to creating an environment where everyone feels valued. The book is highly interactive, encouraging readers to actively engage with its lessons through chapter-based reflections and exercises. These features help parents translate advice into tangible steps, making it easier to navigate sensitive topics like step‑parent roles, parenting styles, and family routines. Additionally, Williams points readers toward supportive communities, creating opportunities for shared learning and connection beyond the book itself.
What makes this book stand out is its empathetic yet practical tone. It’s not just about managing household logistics—it’s about nurturing a sense of belonging and unity, even when the journey begins with uncertainty or hesitation. For parents who are starting over, adjusting to step‑parenting, or seeking to strengthen bonds within their blended household, Yours & Mine: A Winning Blended Family Formula is a reassuring companion that combines real‑world experience with actionable advice
December 13, 2018
Excellent book!
June 18, 2026
Yours and Mine: A Winning Blended Family Formula is an encouraging and practical guide for anyone navigating the challenges of a blended family.
I appreciated the author's honest insights and real-life experience, which made the advice feel authentic and relatable.
The book offers thoughtful strategies for building stronger relationships and creating a harmonious family environment.
The chapter study guides are especially helpful for reflection and putting the lessons into practice.
A valuable and uplifting resource for parents seeking to turn "yours and mine" into a successful "ours."
I appreciated the author's honest insights and real-life experience, which made the advice feel authentic and relatable.
The book offers thoughtful strategies for building stronger relationships and creating a harmonious family environment.
The chapter study guides are especially helpful for reflection and putting the lessons into practice.
A valuable and uplifting resource for parents seeking to turn "yours and mine" into a successful "ours."
May 29, 2019
Thoughtful and extensive , C. Lynn Williams has solidified her title of parenting expert with this her fourth book on the subject. Tackling blended families she provides a detailed guild to navigating the minefield that can be the blended family. Great read for newly brought together families or those struggling to "figure it all out"
December 14, 2015
This is an excellent survival guide for dating or married couples who are bringing children (from other relationships) into their new relationship. It talks about the challenges couples in love face and how to circumvent them.
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