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RESOURCES ON THE WEB

MomsVoice: An Interview with Susan Wisdom
www.momsvoice.com/pages/articles/step_couple.html

About.com
www.stepparenting.about.com

Divorce Source, Inc.
www.divorcesource.com

Divorcenet
www.divorcenet.com

DivorceStep
www.divorcestep.com

FamilyFusion
www.familyfusion.com

Kids in the Middle
www.kidsinthemiddle.org

Kids' Turn
www.kidsturn.org

National Center for Fathering
www.fathers.com/articles

Parenting Today's Teen
www.parentingteens.com/stepfamarchive.shtml

Second Wives Club
www.secondwivesclub.com

Stepdads.com
www.stepdads.com

Stepfamily Consultation & Counseling
www.stepfamilyseattle.com

Stepfamily Foundation
www.stepfamily.org

The Stepfamily Connection
www.tsconnection.com

Stepfamily inFormation
www.sfhelp.org

The Stepfamily Network, Inc.
www.stepfamily.net

StepMomGroup
www.stepmomgroup.com

StepTogether.org
www.steptogether.org

COMING SOON - STEPFAMILY ASSOCIATION CHAPTERS IN THE COUNTRY
Stepfamily Association of America
www.saafamilies.org

BOOKS

Remarriage
  • Barash, Susan Shapiro. Second Wives: The Pitfalls and Rewards of Marrying Widowers and Divorced Men. New Horizon Press, 2000.
  • Estess, Patricia Schiff. Money Advice for Your Successful Remarriage: Handling Delicate Financial Issues with Love and Understanding. Betterway Books, 1996.
  • Gottman, John with Nancy Silver. Why Marriages Succeed or Fail, and How You Can Make Yours Last. Simon and Schuster (NY), 1994.
  • Hamburg, Samuel R. Will Our Love Last? A Couple's Roadmap. Scribner, 2000.
  • Millian, Lenore Fogelson and Steven Jerry Millian. The Second Wives Club: Secrets for Becoming Lovers for Life. Beyond Words, 1999
  • Moseley, Douglas and Naomi. Making Your Second Marriage a First Class Success. Prima Publishing, 1998.
  • Sweet, Rose. How to be First in a Second Marriage: Healing and Forgiveness for all Concerned. College Press, 1999.
  • Thomas, Christine. Second Wives: The Silent Struggle. Fender Publishing Co., 1999.
  • Wright, Norman H. Before You Remarry. Harvest House, Inc., 1999.
Stepfamilies
  • Bray, James H., John Kelly. Stepfamilies: Love, Marriage & Parenting in the First Decade. Broadway Books, 1998.
  • Erwin, Cheryl, H.Stephen Glenn, Jane Nelsen. Positive Discipline for Your Stepfamily: Nurturing Harmony, Respect and Joy in Your New Family. Prima Publishing, 2000.
  • Hurwitz, Jane. Coping in a Blended Family. Rosen Publishing Co., 1997.
  • Lauer, Robert H., Jeanette C. Lauer. Becoming Family: How to Build a Stepfamily That Really Works. Augsburg Fortress Publications, 1999.
  • Shimberg, Elaine Fantle. Blending Families: A Guide for Parents, Stepparents and Everyone Building a Successful New Family. Berkeley Publishing Group,1999.
  • Wallerstein, Judith, Sandra Blakeslee (contributor). Second Chances: Men, Women and Children a Decade After Divorce. Houghton Mifflin Co.,1996.
  • Wallerstein, Judith, Julia M. Lewis, Sandra Blakeslee. The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce. Hyperion, 2000.
  • Wilde, Jerry. Surviving and Thriving as a Blended Family. William Neil Publishing, 2000.
Stepparenting
  • Barnes, Bob. Winning the Heart of Your Stepchild. Zondervan Publishing,1997.
  • Burns, Cherie. Stepmotherhood: How to Survive without Feeling Frustrated, Left Out or Wicked. Times Books (NY),1985.
  • Ford, Judy, Anna Chase. Wonderful Ways to be a Stepparent. Conari Press,1999.
  • Lutz, Ericka. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Stepparenting. Alpha Books,1998.
  • Mulford, Patricia Greene. Keys to Successful Stepmothering. Barron's Educational Series,1996.
  • Norwood, Perdita Kirkness with Teri Wingender. The Enlightened Stepmother: Revolutionizing the Role. Avon Books (NY),1999.
  • Pickhardt, Carl E. Keys to Successful Step-Fathering. Barron's (NY),1997.
  • Thoele, Sue Patton. The Courage to be a Stepmom: Finding Your Place without Losing Yourself. Wildcat Canyon Press, 1999.
Co-Parenting
  • Condrell, Kenneth N., Linda Lee Small (contributor). Be a Great Divorced Dad. St. Martin's Press,1998.
  • Klatt, William C. Live-Away Dads: Staying a Part of Your Children's Lives When They Aren't a Part of Your Home. Penguin USA, 1999.
  • Knox, David, Kermit Leggett(contributor). The Divorced Dad's Survival Book: How to Stay Connected to Your Kids. Perseus Books, 2000.
  • Lansky, Vicki. Divorce Book for Parents: Helping Your Children Cope with Divorce and its Aftermath. Book Peddlers, 1996.
  • Mayer, Gerald S. The Divorced Dad Dilemma: A Father's Guide to Understanding, Grieving & Growing Beyond the Losses of Divorce. Motivo Publishing Company, 1997.
  • McKay, Matthew; Kim Paleg, Patrick Fanning and Donna Landis. When Anger Hurts Your Kids: A Parent's Guide. New Harbinger Publications (Oakland, CA), 1996.
  • Prengel, Serge Still a Dad: A Divorced Father's Journey. Mission Creative Energy, Inc., 1999.
  • Ricci, Isolina. Mom's House, Dad's House: Making Two Homes for Your Child. Simon and Schuster (NY),1997.
  • Ross, Julie A. and Judy Corcoran. Joint Custody with a Jerk: Raising a Child with an Uncooperative Ex. St. Martin's Press (NY), 1996.
  • Shami, Nailah. Taking the High Road: How to Cope With Your Ex-Husband, Maintain Your Sanity, and Raise Your Child in Peace. Plume, 2000.
  • Shulman, Diana. Co-Parenting After Divorce: How to Raise Happy, Healthy Children in Two-Home Families. Winnspeed Press,1997.
  • Carlisle, Erica Celeste. I Was My Mother's Bridesmaid: Young Adults Talk About Thriving in a Blended Family. Wildcat Canyon Press,1999.
  • Doss, Bonnie, Jennifer Schroeder. But…What About Me! (How it Feels to be a Kid in Divorce). Bookmark Publishing, 1998.
  • Hoctor, Sarah K. Changes: My Family and Me. Child Welfare League of America , 1999.
  • Holyoke, Nancy. Help! A Girl's Guide to Divorce and Stepfamilies. Pleasant Company Publications, 1999.
  • Jackson, Alys Swan, Joan Shapiro (contributor), Lynn Rosenfield (contributor). When Your Parents Split up: How to Keep Yourself Together. Price Stern Sloan, 1998.
  • Johnston, Janet; Mitchell Baris, Carla Garrity and Karen Breunig. Through the Children's Eyes: Healing Stories for Children of Divorce. Free Press (NY), 1997.
  • Lansky, Vicki, Jane Prince (illustrator). It's Not Your Fault, Koko Bear: A Read-Together Book for Parents and Young Children During Divorce. Book Peddlers, 1998.
  • Leibowitz, Julie. Finding Your Place : A Teen Guide to Life in a Blended Family (Divorce Resource Series). Rosen Publishing Group, 2000.
  • Lumpkin, Peggy. The Stepkin Stories. Bookpartners, Inc., 1999.
  • Monroe, Robin Prince, Carol Ackelmire (illustrator). Why Don't We Live Together Anymore? (Comforting Little Hearts Series). Concordia Publishing House, 1998.
  • Petersen, P. J., Lynne Cravath (illustrator), Lucia Monfried (editor). I Hate Weddings (fiction). Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers,2000.
  • Prilik, Pearl. Becoming an Adult Stepchild : Adjusting to a Parent's New Marriage. American Psychiatric Press, 1998.
  • Rogers, Fred, Jim Judkis (illustrator). Let's Talk About It: Divorce. Paper Star,1998.
  • Rothchild, Gillian. Dear Mom and Dad: What Kids of Divorce Really Want to Say to Their Parents. Pocket Books,1999.
  • Schneider, Meg F., Joan Zuckerberg (contributor). Difficult Questions Kids Ask and Are Too Afraid to Ask About Divorce. Fireside,1996.
  • Spelman, Cornelia, Kathy Parkinson (illustrator). Mama & Daddy Bear's Divorce. Albert Whitman & Co.,1998.
  • Staal, Stephanie. The Love They Lost: Living the Legacy of Our Parents' Divorce. Dell Publishing Co.,2000.
  • Stern, Zoe, Evan Stern. Divorce is Not the End of the World: Zoe's and Evan's Coping Guide for Kids. Tricycle Press, 1997.
  • Stewart, Gail B. Teens and Divorce (Lucent Overview Series, Teen Issues). Lucent Books, 2000.
  • Thomas, Pat, Lesley Harker (illustrator). My Family's Changing: A First Look at Family Break Up. Barron's Educational Series,1999

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