Dealing with stepparents isn't just a kid's problem anymore. With more and more older parents remarrying, you could be one of the many adults having to deal with the issues that arise from these later-in-life unions. Luckily, Terri P. Smith is here to help you out with what to do after your parent walks down the aisle, again.
Smith deals with the conflicts that will come up over:
- Sharing time between stepfamilies
- Family rituals
- Prized possessions
- Wills, inheritances, and trust funds
- Living arrangements
- Caregiving and illness
- Grandchildren--his and hers
- Holidays and vacations
Equally useful for adult-stepchildren and the later-life couple, this resource will help ease the transition and empower you to enjoy your new extended family! Read a few of her insights here...
About the Author
Terri P. Smith graduated with a B.A. degree in communications from Brigham Young University. She met her husband, Paul, while working for the U.S. Senate in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Smith has devoted the past twenty years to raising their four living children. In 2002, she began interviewing adult children and remarried, older couples to learn how they developed cherished friendships with mature stepfamily members. Mrs. Smith shares the wisdom she gained in When Your Parent Remarries Late in Life. She lives in West Orem, UT.
Trade Paper: 288 pages
Publisher: Adams Media Corporation (June 2007)
