Blended Family
and Second Marriage Resources

	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, 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: 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. CDs/Tapes The Life Saver Kits from www.loveandlogic.com Children's Gifts Hullaballoo Creative Clothing offers hand painted children's boots and bags that make the perfect gift. Absolutely unique and different and most importantly, children LOVE them.
	Related Web Sites SecondWivesClub.com - Sanctuary, support, solutions, & sanity for second wives & stepmoms world wide! 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! Life in a Blender is a volunteer organization comprised of a group of dedicated Biological Moms and Step Moms of blended families. The 'BlenderMoms' are dedicated to sharing their experiences within their blended family in an effort to enlighten, encourage, and educate fellow members.
	Kids and Teens at StepMomGroup.com is a complete guide to kids and teens for step moms with articles, tips, tricks and advice.
	Emphasis on Moms is focused on encouraging mothers not only as parents, but as individual women. The goal each month is to help moms treasure their position in life by creating a warm and inviting environment at home for their families while also getting much-needed support for themselves.
	The International Academy of Collaborative Professionals is an organization dedicated to the practice of Collaborative Law/Divorce, which is a reasoned approach to settling legal disputes in a humane and respectful manner. Collaborative practice requires full disclosure, interest-based negotiations and a pledge not to pursue litigation. It involves direct discussions between the parties, facilitated by their attorneys, mental health professionals, financial planners and other professionals as may be appropriate to the case.
	Exceptional Online Resources For Families Keystone Interactive is improving childrens lives through development and promotion of wholesome interactive entertainment. By the time children graduate from the 6th grade: they will have seen or perpetuated over 8,000 murders and 100,000 other acts of violence via video games. These folks are doing something about. Visit them to see exactly what. 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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