{"product_id":"stepmomming-made-easy-strategies-tools-and-everything-else-you-need-to-know-paperback-softback-9781394295029","title":"Stepmomming Made Easy; Strategies, Tools, and Everything Else You Need to Know (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394295029","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eStepmomming Made Easy\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eStrategies, Tools, and Everything Else You Need to Know\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eStepmomming Made Easy\u003c\/i\u003e is the realest, most helpful talk you’ll find about the nitty gritty of making a life that includes your partner’s kids.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Amelia Nagoski, DMA, New York Times bestselling co-author of \u003ci\u003eBurnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Kristen Skiles has written the handbook every stepmom wishes she had on day one. \u003ci\u003eStepmomming Made Easy\u003c\/i\u003e is empathetic, practical, and refreshingly honest. Kristen speaks directly to the often-overlooked emotional experience of stepmoms, while equipping readers with tools they can use right away. This book doesn't just validate the journey—it empowers it. I wholeheartedly recommend it to any woman navigating blended family life.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Naja Hall, Founder of VIPStepmom and Blended and Black, Co-Host of the Pants on Fire Podcast\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Are you faced with the prospect or reality of becoming a stepmother? This book is a must-read. Kristen offers real life tools to guide you to a place of confidence, clarity, and hope.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Barb Goldberg, Author of \u003ci\u003eThe Evil Stepmother Speaks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“As a journalist, I believed that as I entered stepmom life I would find hundreds of resources on how to be my best in this new role. (Spoiler: no way!) After so many trials and failures, I’ve found my way, but boy do I wish I had Kristen’s book a long time ago! It clearly outlines everyone’s perspectives in blended family life and how to navigate those feelings, as well as your own, without attacking or belittling other parties. That said, I do hope biological parents also pick up this book to have better understanding for the very complicated role of ‘stepmom.’”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Jamie Yuccas, Emmy-winning CBS News Correspondent \u0026amp; Reporter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Kristen was one of the first online stepmom voices I found when I became a stepmom, and her words felt like a lifeline. \u003ci\u003eStepmomming Made Easy\u003c\/i\u003e is like sitting down with your stepmom bestie - she gets it, she’s lived it, and she knows how to help you feel more confident and less alone.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Cameron Normand, CEO of Stepfamily Solutions, Host of The Stepmom Diaries podcast, and Founder of Stepfamily Coach Academy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I've always found Kristen's approach to be personable and positive. As a stepmom, a mom, and a coach, Kristen brings a unique lived perspective to her training that will help stepmoms find the peace in their lives and relationships. A great read that feels like a conversation with a brilliant friend!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Erin Careless, PhD, Certified Stepmom Coach\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This book is a game-changer for any stepmom navigating the emotional maze of blended family life (like me!). Kristen’s “Quick Wins” offer instant relief, while her honest take on the stepmom identity crisis makes you feel seen—and empowered to reclaim your peace without guilt.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Brie Tucker, COO at No Guilt Mom\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eKristen Skiles (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394295029, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 2 October 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e224 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.4 x 15 x 2 cm, 0.272 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep up to stepmomming with confidence with proven, expert advice from a Certified Stepparent Coach\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eStepmomming Made Easy: Strategies, Tools, and Everything Else You Need to Know,\u003c\/i\u003e Certified Stepparent Coach Kristen Skiles delivers an inspiring and practical walkthrough of how to find peace, happiness, and fulfillment in your blended family. The author explains the roles of the various players involved in the blended family experience, and she shares hands-on strategies and mindsets that will help you adapt to your new role as a stepmom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou'll explore the six key steps to a lasting, fulfilling life as a stepmom: developing an attitude of self-worth, defining your stepmom role, discovering balanced self-fulfillment, building an unshakeable relationship with your partner, taking back control, and finding a community that truly gets it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou'll also find:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies to help you recognize your emotional needs and set boundaries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechniques to generate “quick wins” near the beginning of your relationship, including ways to protect your core values and create realistic house rules\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInsightful discussions of how stepfamilies are different from nuclear families and why they require a different approach\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for new, soon-to-be, and struggling stepmoms looking for support and opportunities to build important skills, \u003ci\u003eStepmomming Made Easy\u003c\/i\u003e is also a can't-miss resource for counselors, marriage coaches, partners, and anyone else involved—on a personal or professional level—with a blended family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Perspectives 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Partner’s Perspective 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Other Parent’s Perspective 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Stepchild’s Perspective 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Perspective as the Stepmom 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Quick Wins 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting Your Core Values 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHouse Rules and Family Meetings 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour New Daily Routine 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 The Forever Formula for Stepmoms 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Review of the Six Steps of the Forever Formula 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Top Three Priorities for a Stepmom 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Develop an Attitude of Self-Worth 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMourning the Loss of the Future You Envisioned 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming Second-Spouse Insecurities 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’re a Great Stepmom! 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Define an Authentic Role 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Stepfamily’s Dynamics are Fundamentally Different 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShifting from Outsider to Insider 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding and Resolving Guilt 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Four Types of People Who Say “Yes” When They Want to Say “No” 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelational Reciprocity and Stepping Back 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeliefs and Defining Your Role 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBonding with Your Stepchildren and Discipline 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Balance Self-Fulfillment 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResolving Resentment 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRediscovering Your Identity 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming Burnout 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Cultivate an Unshakable Relationship 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Pick Your Battles 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Art of Kind Communication 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering the Five Love Languages 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Reminder You Didn’t Know You Needed 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHabits for a Healthy Relationship 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelationship Pitfalls to Avoid 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating Through Conflict and Finding Compromise 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaying “I’m Sorry” in Your Partner’s Apology Language 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Command Confident Control 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbracing Your Control 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Basics of Boundaries 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructuring Impenetrable Boundaries 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEx-Free Zone and Other Ex-Related Boundaries 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablish Transition Rituals 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStop Living 100% of Your Life 50% of the Time 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Seek Validating Support 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Importance of a Support Network 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Find Other Stepmoms to Connect With 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Go Live a Stepmom Life You Love 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 209\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Self-help \u0026amp; personal development [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Self-help \u0026amp; personal development\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Self-help%20\u0026amp;%20personal%20development%20%5BVS%5D%22\"\u003eVS\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52472150294808,"sku":"9781394295029","price":13.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394295029.jpg?v=1785719223","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/stepmomming-made-easy-strategies-tools-and-everything-else-you-need-to-know-paperback-softback-9781394295029","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}