__Practical Ideas You Can Use Today__   
In this down-to-earth book, Laura Petherbridge offers real answers from someone who's walked in your shoes--and not only survived, but thrived as a stepmom. Here you'll find compact solutions arranged by topic, such as parenting, coping with the children's biological mom, finances, and dealing with the holidays.   
  
You will learn   
· how to better understand your blended family  
· what to do when you feel like an outsider  
· ways to navigate the drama  
· keys to gaining the respect of your stepkids  
  
These bite-sized tips are perfect for a busy stepmom, offering at-a-glance advice you can use today--and see change begin.  
  
"Provides wisdom, help, and hope for any woman dating, engaged, or married to a man with kids." --Brenda Ockun, publisher, StepMom Magazine  
  
"Laura Petherbridge is the best author and speaker I know for stepmoms." --Ron L. Deal, director, FamilyLife Blended™, bestselling author of The Smart Stepfamily and The Smart Stepdad   
"Laura Petherbridge has written a book that every stepmom should read. Don't miss it." --Carol Kent, speaker and author of Unquenchable: Grow a Wildfire Faith That Will Endure Anything "The role of a stepmom is vital--but sometimes difficult. Laura Petherbridge offers time-tested tips and words of wisdom and encouragement to help a stepmom walk with love through the maze of blended-family living."  
--Pam Farrel, coauthor of Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti and Becoming a Brave New Woman

__Laura Petherbridge__ (www.TheSmartStepmom.com) is an international speaker, author of When "I Do" Becomes "I Don't": Practical Steps for Healing During Separation and Divorce, and coauthor of The Smart Stepmom. She has been featured on FamilyLife Today, HomeWord, and the Crown Financial Ministries' radio broadcast. Laura is featured on the DivorceCare video series, used by over 12,000 churches worldwide, and has taught on divorce recovery at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando. Laura and her husband, Steve, reside in __Lady Lake, Florida__.

__Practical Ideas You Can Use Today__   
In this down-to-earth book, Laura Petherbridge offers real answers from someone who's walked in your shoes--and not only survived, but thrived as a stepmom. Here you'll find compact solutions arranged by topic, such as parenting, coping with the children's biological mom, finances, and dealing with the holidays.   
  
You will learn   
· how to better understand your blended family  
· what to do when you feel like an outsider  
· ways to navigate the drama  
· keys to gaining the respect of your stepkids  
  
These bite-sized tips are perfect for a busy stepmom, offering at-a-glance advice you can use today--and see change begin.

In this handy resource, divorce recovery expert and experienced stepmom Laura Petherbridge shares proven advice that will help you understand your blended family and navigate the drama. These topically arranged, bite-sized tips are perfect for the busy stepmom, offering solutions she can immediately implement.

Petherbridge, Laura

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Endorsements

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. Why Is It So Complicated?

2. When Your Hubby Is Stuck: Stepmom Frustration

3. Will We Ever Get Along?—The Ex-Wife-in-Law

4. The Full-Time Stepmom—When Mom Is Missing

5. Things I Wish My Stepmom Knew: A Different Perspective

6. The Childless and Child-Free Stepmom—Unique Challenges

7. “What Did You Say?” Educating Family and Friends

8. Holidays, Weddings, and Mother’s Day—Oh My!

9. Let’s Hear It From the Men—Hubby’s Perspective

10. Mirror, Mirror on the Wall—A Peek Inside

11. Who’s Your Daddy? Satisfying Our Deepest Longing

Pre-Marriage Stepfamily Quiz

Notes

About the Author

Books by Laura Petherbridge

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Practical Ideas You Can Use Today  
  
In this down-to-earth book, Laura Petherbridge offers real answers from someone who's walked in your shoes--and not only survived, but thrived as a stepmom. Here you'll find compact solutions arranged by topic, such as parenting, coping with the children's biological mom, finances, and dealing with the holidays.  
  
You will learn  
· how to better understand your blended family  
· what to do when you feel like an outsider  
· ways to navigate the drama  
· keys to gaining the respect of your stepkids  
  
These bite-sized tips are perfect for a busy stepmom, offering at-a-glance advice you can use today--and see change begin.

"Laura Petherbridge has hit a home run with 101 Tips for the Smart Stepmom! As someone who has walked a mile in stepmom shoes, Laura accurately provides wisdom, help, and hope for any woman dating, engaged, or married to a man with kids. There's a good reason why she's called The Smart Stepmom!" - Brenda Ockun, publisher, StepMom Magazine.

"Across all families, a stepmom's role is among the most challenging. She is easily sabotaged, frequently confused, and often isolated. Like a warm blanket on a winter night, this book will wrap you in hope and provide practical tools for your survival toolbox. A seasoned, experienced stepmom, Laura Petherbridge is the best author and speaker I know for stepmoms; reading this book is like having her over for coffee and being mentored by her practical wisdom and insight. Buy it... read it... and share it with a friend." - Ron L. Deal, director, FamilyLife Blended™, bestselling author of The Smart Stepfamily and The Smart Stepdad.

"101 Tips for the Smart Stepmom is packed full of experiences from a stepmom who knows the excruciating pain and the exhilarating joy of embracing the role of motherhood with children she did not birth but longs to nurture. If you have questions, the answers are here! This extraordinary resource is also excellent for Christian leaders who minister to blended families. Laura Petherbridge has written a book that every stepmom should read. Don't miss it." - Carol Kent, speaker and author of Unquenchable: Grow a Wildfire Faith That Will Endure Anything.

"The role of a stepmom is vital--but sometimes difficult. Laura Petherbridge offers time-tested tips and words of wisdom and encouragement to help a stepmom walk with love through the maze of blended-family living." - Pam Farrel, coauthor of Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti and Becoming a Brave New Woman.

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