Keys to Successful Stepfathering (Barron's Parenting Keys) | 
 enlarge | Author: Carl E. Pickhardt Ph.d.
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
Category: Book
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 50502
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 182
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Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.5
ISBN: 0812097157
Dewey Decimal Number: 306.874
EAN: 9780812097153
ASIN: 0812097157
Publication Date: January 1, 1997
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Product Description
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. The author 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.
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 Down from the Ivory Tower...real life uses June 16, 2007
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
This book is well thought out...and that's the challenge.
Step dads want to know what to do now...not sit and read a long drawn out theory about step fathering and step kids.
I struggled through this book, because of the deep theory...like running in sand, struggling to get what I needed out of the book. Phrases like "...They may exploit this perceived unfairness to justify becoming more ruthless..."
What? Lets just say after a divorce, the patterns are interrupted and deal with them. Too many words get in the way.
There is a challenge to readers of this book to memorize statements and comments. That will make you appear fake...even if your intentions are right. Kids know. You job is to Connect! By being yourself.
With that said, Let me recommend you read Chapter 10, Chapter 13 and Chapter 25. Other chapters in the book are too much sand...too much theory.
Overall, if you want theory get this book. If you want something to use now, read chapters 10,13 and 25. Don't memorize it, be yourself and your kids will respond.
 Really is a Five Star Book February 16, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this book as a tool as I am blending my family with my new partner. I bought it for him to read, but it has been just as informative to me! It really explains things from the "step" father's point of view, and has helped me to realize the things I can do to help. It has also made me realize that all of the things happening in my little family are pretty normal. I highly recommend this book for a new stepfather, stepmother or even the biological parent that is blending his/her family!
Keys To Successful Stepfathering August 8, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Buy this if you are a Stepfather (or one to be)! I bought 3 books on the subject, but none came close to Pickhardt's book. He is on point. With loads of useful advice. I felt like he knew my exact family relationship with his examples. I wish I had bought this earlier in my relationship. Thanks to the author.
On the mark. November 30, 2005
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book is right on the mark. It validated a lot of the emotions felt in this situation and explains how to deal with them positively. I would reccomend this book to any stepfather.
Extremely well written December 12, 2004
24 out of 24 found this review helpful
I'm about to marry a wonderful woman who has 3 daughters, the eldest is almost a teenager. After a particularly trying weekend, I went to Amazon and bought 3 books on being a stepfather. The other books were okay. Then I read this book. Carl Pickhardt is very careful and thoughtful when choosing his words. Every word was there for a reason and carried enormous weight. The book was insightful, meaningful and accurate. The advice is valuable, but it is the thoughtful, no-nonsense insight behind that advice that is priceless. It is easy to read, but better than that, it grabbed my attention from beginning to end. I've made a note to reread this book every year. Good job Carl!
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