An overview of the guidebook for co-parent Projects 8-12 - "Build a High-nurturance Stepfamily"

The Guidebook for Co-parent Projects 8-12

BUILD a HIGH-NURTURANCE STEPFAMILY

By Peter Gerlach, MSW; Member NSRC Experts Council

Book Contents

Why Read This Book? ........................................................	9
First Things First . . . ..........................................................	16
Acknowledgements ............................................................	23
PART 1: FOUNDATIONS	25
1) About This Series ...........................................................	27
2) Get The Most From This Book .........................................	36
3) What’s A High-nurturance Family? ...................................	50
4) A Re/Marital Quiz ...........................................................	73
5) Stepfamily Realities ........................................................	82
6) Why Most U.S. Re/marriages Fail .....................................	91
7) 12 Long-term Co-parent Projects ......................................	107
PART 2: CO-PARENT PROJECTS 8-12	120
Project 8: Nourish Your Re/marriage .....................................	122
Project 9a) Merge Your Biofamilies ......................................	155
Project 9b) Resolve Merger Stressors ...................................	174
Project10a) Build an Effective Co-parenting Team ..................	212
Project 10b) Effective Child Discipline In Stepfamilies ............	247
Project 11: Build A Support Network ....................................	281
Project 12: Balance All, And Enjoy! .....................................	320
15) Troubleshooting And Recap ..........................................	340
PART 3: RESOURCES	349
A) Worksheet: False-Self Traits ............................................	351
B) Stepfamily Adjustment Tasks ..........................................	364
C) How We Handle Loyalty Conflicts ....................................	379
D) Worksheet: A Relationship Profile ...................................	384
E) Relationship Strengths And Stressors ..............................	389
F) Discover Your Current Priorities .......................................	399
G) What Your (Step)Kids Need.............................................	404
H) Stepfamily Relationship Terms .........................................	434
I ) Selected Resources ........................................................	487
Index .................................................................................	503

Mail order this comprehensive, unique, 516-page modular reference book as a hardcover, softcover, or e-book from Xlibris.com or other online and "brick-and-mortar" booksellers. You'll get the most value if you also invest in at least the prior volume Stepfamily Courtship. Both are for courting and re/married co-parents and their supporters. So are the related volumes The Remarriage Book (Project 8) and Build a Co-parenting Team (Project 10 - increase harmony and effectiveness among ex mates and stepparents).

I'd value any questions you have about the book or series, or feedback about it. I hope you find these books and related Web resources clear, informative, inspiring, and useful!

- Peter Gerlach

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