4 REASONS to LEARN
about STEPFAMILIES
about STEPFAMILIES
1. Stepfamily relationships are everywhere. One out of three children under 18 lives in a stepfamily. One out of four new marriages creates a stepfamily. 42% of American adults are currently in a close step relationship. 2. The challenges are intense. The phrase "blended family" does not describe the daily experience of most people who live in a stepfamily, especially in the early years. The challenges can be overwhelming for both adults and kids. 3. What works is not intuitive. Blogs, tweets, and Facebook pages are dispensing well-meaning, but all too often, misleading advice. 4. We do know what works! There is help: an accessible, engaging, evidence-based guide for stepfamily members, clinicians, and others who want to help. Order Surviving and Thriving in Stepfamily Relationships Get practical, research-informed directions for building a thriving stepfamily. Want to learn more about how to be helpful? Contact Dr. Papernow to offer a workshop, webinar, or consultation (phone or in-person) for therapists, school personnel, legal and medical professionals, and others on the "front lines" with these families. |