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, 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.

• Stepmonster: A New Look at Why Real Stepmothers Think, Feel, and Act the Way We Do
• Stepcoupling: Creating and Sustaining a Strong Marriage in Today's Blended Family
• But I'm NOT a Wicked Stepmother!: Secrets of Successful Blended Families
• The Happy Stepmother: Stay Sane, Empower Yourself, Thrive in Your New Family
• The Stepmoms' Club: How to Be a Stepmom without Losing Your Money, Your Mind, and Your Marriage
• A Career Girl's Guide to Becoming a Stepmom: Expert Advice from Other Stepmoms on How to Juggle Your Job, Your Marriage, and Your New Stepkids
• The Smart Stepmom: Practical Steps to Help You Thrive
• STEP PARENTING: 50 One-Minute DOs and DON'Ts for Stepdads and Stepmoms
• 101 Tips for the Smart Stepmom: Expert Advice From One Stepmom to Another
• Dating the Divorced Man: Sort Through the Baggage to Decide if He's Right for You