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Blended Family Books and Tapes

Recommended books that will make a difference in any blended family:

When You Are About To Go Off the Deep End When You Are About To Go Off the Deep End, Don't Take Your Kids With You. Author Kelly Nault provides practical and above all easy parenting strategies that take the stressful guesswork out of the parenting equation. The techniques shared are a "feel good" approach to parenting that moms (and even dads!) are amazed by the quick results they produce in their children. And what is most delightful about Kelly's work is that she makes it all fun!
Loving What Is by Byron Katie -- a great exploration into freedom from the pain of old beliefs.
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John M. Gottman and Nan Silver -- excellent tools for couples in any relationship!
Taming Your Gremlin by Richard Carson - a wonderful exploration into our relationship with our negative thinking.
The Grief Recovery Handbook by John James and Russell Friedman - an excellent resource for anyone dealing with a significant loss; this offers a way to actually heal from the loss.
Affirmations: Your Passport to Happiness by Rev. Anne Marie Evers
Step Wars Step Wars: Overcoming the Perils and Making Peace in Adult Stepfamilies. by Grace Gabe, Jean Lipman-Blumen
10 Great Dates Before You Say "I Do". by David Arp, Claudia Arp, Curt Brown, Natelle Brown
Communicating with a Former Spouse by Vincent Gerard Molina. Forward by Barry Spilchuk, Co-Author of A Cup of Chicken Soup for the Soul.
The Power of Intention is about creating your ideal world through the power of your desires. By Dr. Wayne Dyer, author of Your Erroneous Zones. The Power of Intention

CDs/Tapes


Financial Resources

Since financial stress is one of the top contributors to marriages not working out, I'm recommending these books as fantastic resources. All of these are mentioned in my free ebook, "Take Charge of Your Inner Money Life".
In Money Magic, Deborah L. Price shows readers how to stop making fear-based money choices and how to transform their relationship with money to obtain the wealth they desire.
It's Not About the Money - actually, it's about what's inside us—first understanding your emotional relationship to money, and only then taking action. Brent Kessel, founder of two top wealth-management firms, has the inside scoop on the higher wisdom of personal finances, and he wants to share it with you.
The New Good Life: Living Better Than Ever in an Age of Less
In recent years, millions have watched their American Dreams go up in smoke. John Robbins, a crusader for planet-friendly food and lifestyle choices, lost his entire savings in an investment scam. But Robbins soon realized that there was an upside to our collective financial downturn: Curtailed consumerism could lead us to reassess our lives and values.
Secrets of the Millionaire Mind - Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get rich easily, while others are destined for a life of financial struggle? Is the difference found in their education, intelligence, skills, timing, work habits, contacts, luck, or their choice of jobs, businesses, or investments? The shocking answer is: None of the above!

Related Web Sites

Second Weddings, Remarriage, Vow Renewals at IDoTakeTwo.com: Get information about wedding dresses, prenup forms, annulment, blended families and expert etiquette advice.

Child Custody Made Simple - Most effective custody tools, ordered by courts in over 35 states - Co-parenting and shared/joint child custody management for divorced or unmarried parents. Parenting time, visitation schedules, activities, expenses, messaging, journals and more.

The Greatest Parenting Secret In History - Raising Kids With Life Skills makes both parenting and growing up easier to do - This is a great resource for parents!

StepMomMag.com - StepMom Magazine features monthly articles about: step-life: marriage, divorce, parenting, ex’s, in-laws, custody, finances, legal matters, to name a few.

SecondWivesClub.com - Sanctuary, support, solutions, & sanity for second wives & stepmoms world wide!

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Other Online Resources For Families

The Face Reader is a friend of mine who has just published a new book entitled, "You Can Read a Face Like a Book". Learn how to read faces to succeed in business and relationships. This resource can help family members to better understand and accept each other for who they are now.


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