The Stepparent's Survival Guide Author:Suzen J Ziegahn In this book a psychologist and stepparent describes what to expect when creating a second family and how to prepare for specific challenges. Issues include overcoming alienation, competition, and defensiveness; disciplining children; and creating new stepfamily traditions. Assessment questions and exercises help readers develop their own family... more » plans rather than adapt to existing models. With 1,300 new stepfamilies made every day, this book helps stepparents successfully assume their new roles and create a cohesive family. Charts and worksheets are included.« less