Ricochet Stepparenting

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A very helpful, caring and needed approach.  In our more than 20 years of consulting to stepfamilies we see that people need to see what others have done, and thus “normalize” the problems which seem unique to them.  Elizabeth Marietta has accomplished this expertly.

Jeannette Lofas, PhD,CSW

President and Founder Stepfamily Foundation

www.stepfamily.org

Children’s lives are greatly complicated in these days when they are rushed back and forth between households.  Any and all books that can contribute to the education of parents on how to deal with the feelings of a child who is living with two families, or living with stepparents, will assist our society to cope with our new family structures.  This book can greatly assist all parents to understand the needs of their children.  Children belong to all of us as a community.

Yvette Torell

Filmmaker – Director - Just Mom and Me

Elizabeth’s’ book addresses the thorny issues that can side track and promising relationship. Read it!

Joe Jablonski

Author – Single Parent

Elizabeth Marietta presents an interesting glimpse into the experience of stepparenting.  With the nuclear family becoming only one of the myriad of family types today, Marietta’s book will allow for support and reflection for others in similar positions.  The reflections on the interviews are insightful for the lessons they may provide for others facing the same issues.  Marietta’s book will surely be of interest for many families of all types.

Gabrielle C. Burton

Filmmaker – Five Sisters Productions

Becoming a stepparent soon? Or as a stepparent, have you already been challenged in this most difficult of family relationships?  Ricochet Stepparenting will help you become a better stepparent, a more confident one with the ability to solve common problems facing stepparents including issues of disciplining and dealing with the other parent.  Unlike how to books, this book is a compilation of interviews with stepparents who have confronted these issues and problems and are willing to share their knowledge and wisdom gained through sometimes painful experiences.  Please read Ricochet Stepparenting.

Heather K. McCune, M.D.

Family Physician

Santa Monica, California

In my role as principal of an elementary school, I observe the dynamics of the family structure and its impact on children.  Parents and children in the process of becoming a blended family need support.  Ricochet Stepparenting offers assistance that is intelligent, practical, bu5t compassionate.  Marietta’s book is a valuable asset to our school’s parent education collection.

Marcia Gregor Garrick, ED. D.

I have been through it twice.  It is a worthwhile, but Elizabeth’s book would have made it easier.

John Garrick

Stepparent

I applaud Ms. Marietta in writing a book, which reaches out, to so many people in a practical and helpful way on an issue of much importance.

Heather Ryan

Family attorney

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