Fincham, F. D., 20, 28 Fine, M. A., 5, 7, 25, 72, 113-14 Fitzpatrick, P. J., 134 former spouse relations: analytic strategy and, 136; beliefs and goals and, 148; binuclear family and, 145-46; conflict, cooperation, conflict and, 129-30; ...
Hemay perceive her as having married himto achieve anew equilibrium withher ex-husband. The children, intheirshiftof affection androle status are then seen asconfirming the view thatnothinghas been lost tothe mother inher divorce.
One big step beyond love and marriage.
Step parenting advice for stepparents featuring fifty "DOs" and "DON'Ts" with matching photographs.
A leading expert in the area of stepparenting provides sane, up-to-the-minute advice for dealing with the myriad issues of the stepfamily--from moving in together and the etiquette of weddings to holiday conflicts, discipline, and ...
A critical analysis of the current literature on step-parenting. Early chapters treat theoretical concerns and present models useful to the study of step-parenting. Later chapters summarize research related to relationships...
Of special note are the clincal examples throughout the book that chart the extended periods of slow, creative learning experienced by parents and children, biological and step, as they test the waters of new family systems and try to ...
While divorce was once an exception, now more than a million marriages fail each year -- over 25% of households with children under the age of 18 consist of a...
Pasley and Ihinger-Tallman provide a critical analysis of the current literature on stepparenting and summarize the progress made in research, theory, and practice related to stepfamilies.
Offers stepfamilies advice on how to deal with the many issues and challenges they face in day-to-day life, with information on dating, wedding etiquette, setting up house, living together, holiday conflicts, legal rights, and more.