Author: Carl E. Pickhardt Ph.D.
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Series
Keywords: keys, parenting, barron, stepfathering, successful
Number of Pages: 192
Published: 1997-01-01
List price: $8.99
ISBN-10: 0812097157
ISBN-13: 9780812097153

Becoming a stepfather means new relationships, new struggles, and new joys. Here’s a commonsense, practical guide tht helps stepfathers ease into their new role. Psychologist Carl E. Pickhardt emphasizes how stepfathers must replace wishful thinking with realistic expectations. Suggestions for getting along with stepchildren and building lasting relationships, managing conflict, establishing authority, and communicating in a positive way are all included to help men fully enjoy the rewards of being a stepfather. The author maintains that it is possible to be an effective stepfather and