Blended Family Sourcebook: A Guide To Negotiating Change; Author: Chedekel, David S.; Joint Author: O'Connell, Karen; Paperback

Author: Chedekel, David S.; Joint Author: O'Connell, Karen
Paperback
158 pages
Published: February 2002
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
ISBN: 0737303875

With more than 50 percent of children living in non-traditional families, the need for a comprehensive resource on the emotional and social ramifications of blended families has never been greater. The Blended Family Sourcebook is an insightful and practical guide for families dealing with the unique challenges of divorce, remarriage, and the process of blending households.This practical guide takes readers through a step-by-step process for successfully blending families, including a comprehensive list of resources. It addresses the factors that impact the blending process--cultural, socioeconomic, and religious differences--and provides positive, proactive solutions for integrating new family relationships.Offers insight into the emotional and social ramifications of many different types of blended families. The rule of St Benedict is still today a powerful guiding force for many Christians and for the first time the Rule is being applied in a business setting.This guide for families dealing with divorce, remarriage, and the process of blending households includes advice on improving communication and setting realistic expectations. It also addresses factors that impact the blending process and provides solutions for integrating new family relationships.