Becoming a Stepfamily: Patterns of Development in Remarried Families

by Patricia L. Papernow

This work describes the developmental challenges involved in building nourishing, reliable relationships within the newly married couple, between stepparents and stepchildren, and between the different family groups who must learn to live together in a remarried family.

Genres: Psychology

448 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

Dr. Patricia Papernow is widely recognized as one of the world's foremost experts on "blended families" and post-divorce parenting. Patricia is in her fourth decade of working with, learning about, and teaching others about stepfamily relationships. Her new book, Surviving and Thriving in Stepfamily Relationships: What Works and What Doesn’t is engaging and accessible and it is chock full of wisdom and practical suggestions for people who live in stepfamilies and for those who want to help.