Making the Best of Second Best

Making the Best of Second Best
Kathleen Fox (Author)
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Stepparenting & Blended Families

Congratulations! You have just been named a winner in the Stepparent Olympics. Some of the events in this competition include the Javelin (dodging pointed barbs tossed by resentful stepchildren), Gymnastics (twisting yourself into incredible contortions trying to stay out of the middle between your spouse and your children), and the Balance Beam Juggling event (trying to prove to your spouse, your kids, your stepkids, your ex-spouse, and your spouse's ex-spouse that you can do everything perfectly).

You've worked hard, put your heart and soul into the competition, and won your event. You step onto the platform, smiling through triumphant tears. And around your neck is placed—a silver medal.

In the Stepparent Olympics, you see, there is no such thing as going for the gold. Second place is as good as it's ever going to get.

This book shows you how to make the most of that second place. It offers practical suggestions for solving common stepfamily problems, from dealing with jealousy to talking about money.

Making the Best of Second Best also encourages you to appreciate the positives and see stepparenting as an experience to enjoy and grow from, not merely endure. Kathleen Fox draws from her own experience as a stepmother to share mistakes, insights, and suggestions in a humorous, personal style. This is a readable and supportive guide to building a happy blended family.

• Published on: 2013-04-16
• Released on: 2013-04-16
• Format: Kindle eBook
• Number of items: 1