Loving Other People's Children

Sadly today, one in three marriages ends in divorce. This means that any new relationship which follows often involves taking on more than just a new partner. In fact, by the time children in the UK reach 16, one in four will be living in a family unit which no longer comprises both parents - and the numbers are increasing. Since 1987 they have risen by 35%. It is never easy to assume the role of parent to a child who is not your own, so with the help of many other step-parents and step children, as well as professionals in the field, Deborah Fowler explores the pitfalls, shows how to overcome them and so build on the joys in this practical guide. The book is also endorsed by Stepfamily, the only association in the UK set up to help step-parents and stepchildren.