Kicking The Step Out of Mom: Building Blocks For Successfully Raising a Blended Family - Paperback

by Elizabeth Grissett Daniels (Author)

No one can prepare you for every family issue that a blended family may encounter; however, life presents similar family issues. Whether you have ever been married or never been married, in this book you will find helpful tips, nuggets and building blocks for raising your blended family. Time to get rid of the ugly Cinderella stereotypical Stepmom that brings division and separation in your home. Originally, when you consider the name Stepmom or Stepmother, it was designed to step in and take the mother's place in the event that something happen to the mother. Throughout the years the dynamics of this role has changed and more so with an increase of blended families, the role of Stepmoms have become more of the norm and not the exception. It is my endeavor to assist, encourage and motivate those who are overwhelmingly challenged in this role as a stepmom or stepmom to be.

Author Biography

A member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). She possesses a degree in psychology from Liberty University. Serves on the counseling staff of her local church. She is a devoted mother, and wife, with over 25 years of experience raising a blended family of six children and numerous god-children, in whose lives she is well vested. It is her quest to help other blended families as they transition to form and develop their own family unit. She has dedicated thirty years in ministry and serving her community. Elizabeth has always had a passion for the youth; who have always held a special place in her heart. She has nearly thirty years of teaching, training and developing children and youth in her local church, community, and abroad. As a military spouse of 20 years, Elizabeth has seen first-hand countless diversities of blended families and the dynamics that surrounds them. Elizabeth and her husband has conducted many years of premarital and marital counseling. Through her years of experience she was inspired to help others who struggle with raising their blended families. In this book, she endeavors to show you that with love, patience and persistence you can successfully raise a blended family as well.