The Stepmoms' Club: How to Be a Stepmom without Losing Your Money, Your Mind, and Your Marriage

by Kendall Rose

Overview

An essential guide offering much-needed support, practical advice, and shared wisdom for those with the title "stepmom," who are navigating the complex terrain of blended families.

Becoming a stepmom can be a challenging, sometimes isolating experience. The Stepmoms' Club provides valuable insights from a community of women who have been there and understand the journey. From dealing with biological parents to forging strong bonds with stepchildren, this book tackles a wide array of topics with honesty, humor, and empathy.

Kendall Rose's book is more than a guide; it's a friendly voice and a supportive companion for all stepmoms, regardless of their family's circumstances. Get ready to feel seen, heard, and understood.

Key Features:

• Shared Wisdom: Presents invaluable insights and advice from a community of stepmoms who have experienced the same journey.
• Practical Advice: Offers guidance on a wide array of topics, from interacting with biological parents to bonding with stepchildren.
• Supportive: Acts as a supportive companion for stepmoms, offering empathy, humor, and understanding.
• Inclusive: Addresses a wide range of family situations and dynamics, making it relatable to all stepmoms.
• Empowering: Aims to empower stepmoms, helping them navigate their roles with confidence and grace.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781492635420
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	05/01/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	288
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Kendall Rose has had a longtime career as a business executive in the financial services industry. She and her family reside in the Midwest--where she is also able to follow her passion for horseback riding and her volunteer work in equine-assisted therapy. Kendall can't wait for fellow stepmoms to benefit from the publication of this book.

Table of Contents

Introduction vii

Chapter 1 What Am I Getting Myself Into? 1

Chapter 2 Do the Math 26

Chapter 3 Rules and (No) Expectations 54

Chapter 4 "You're Not My Mother!" 74

Chapter 5 Your Modern Family 109

Chapter 6 The Ex-Wife/Girlfriend/Spouse 153

Chapter 7 Just the Two of You 187

Chapter 8 No Pity Party 197

Chapter 9 Hitting the Wall 211

Afterword 238

Online Divorce Resource Guide 241

Index 258

Acknowledgments 267

About the Authors 269

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2018
One-third of American children will live in a stepparent home before the age of 18 and half will have a stepparent at some point during their lifetime. This makes 15 million stepmoms, a demographic the author knows well. Former business executive Rose is part of a group of four stepmoms, including Stephanie Block, Elizabeth Ann Garrett, and Amber Joy, who have been meeting regularly for more than 20 years. Stories from these women and other stepmoms who have lived to tell the tale run throughout this text, which is peppered with tips on practical matters such as custody and divorce agreements, financial hurdles, and the everyday personal and emotional battles that stepmothers face. VERDICT The up-front tone, which reads like stepmoms kvetching over a strong cup of espresso, might not appeal to all readers, but the array of perspectives may hit close to home for many, who will appreciate the frank advice.

Library Journal

"In this long-awaited book, four stepmoms who form the Stepmoms’ Club offer sound advice on some of the perils and pleasures of being a stepmother...their advice, wrapped in humor and empathy, is surprisingly practical and will be a

godsend for women facing these challenges." — Booklist

"With 1,300 new American stepfamilies forming every day (according to StepFamily.org), Rose certainly has a growing audience. Here, she shares her tips." — The New York Post

"In The Stepmoms’ Club: How to be a Stepmom Without Losing your Money, Your Mind and Your Marriage, Rose shares stories and wisdom learned after 15 years of helping to raise her husband’s children from another marriage." — Austin American-Statesman

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