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Blended Families--Special Children
- Build a Happy Stepfamily
- Narrated by: Bonnie Trost
- Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
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Publisher's summary
Blending families can be complicated and challenging to navigate. The toolkit presented in Blended Families--Special Children explores the dynamics of stepfamilies caring for children with special needs and disabilities and presents the information in digestible nuggets ready for consumption by quintessential blended families who are juggling the demands of parenting.
You'll discover how to bond with your special stepchild and how you can recognize and embrace the differences, strengthen your family, and maintain a happy relationship with your spouse or partner so that all the children in the family unit will feel safe and content.
The 9-L model illustrated in Blended Families--Special Children explores the dynamics of stepfamilies caring for children with special needs and disabilities and presents the information in digestible nuggets ready for consumption by quintessential blended families juggling the demands of parenthood with caring for children with special needs.
Whether you have an established stepfamily or are in the early stages of a blended family, you can find value in the information presented. Here’s a synopsis of what you’ll discover:
- Launch–considerations for the early stages of your blended family
- Love–how to keep the love alive with your partner and in the family unit
- Listen–strategies for listening even when your child is nonverbal
- Laugh–techniques for building fun into your stepfamily
In addition to the 9 L’s, you’ll discover:
- State benefits you may be able to access
- The effect of challenging behavior on your stepfamily
- How cognitive disability can affect a child’s conduct
Also included is a chapter of real-life case studies from stepparents caring for disabled children. The experiences they share hold valuable lessons on issues that may arise and how they handled them in their endeavor to maintain a happy stepfamily.
The second book, Blended Family: A Guide for Stepparents outlines seven key factors that are often overlooked but have an adverse effect on stepfamilies. They are neatly arranged in the acronym BLUNDER - which is precisely what stepparents do when they fail to address or ignore the cited factors. Contemporary society is overrun with demands on parents who have to juggle various roles. But,if you pay attention to the elements outlined, the difference will be noticeable as you navigate this challenging but potentially enriching role.
And even if you think you've tried everything, consider these factors. You'll be surprised to find that these simple changes can make an impactful difference.
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- Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins
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Everyone faces the challenges of making relationships work. Whether with spouses, family members, friends, lovers, or colleagues, relationships have the power to make one feel happy, frustrated, or miserable. In Relationship Breakthrough, Cloe Madanes - an expert in creating healing, empowering relationships - gives listeners vital tools to transform their relationships and their lives. Madanes's cutting-edge methods produce real results and create rewarding, sustainable relationships.
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Disappointed
- By Dee on 01-10-16
By: Cloe Madanes, and others
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Safe House
- How Emotional Safety Is the Key to Raising Kids Who Live, Love, and Lead Well
- By: Joshua Straub PhD
- Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
- Length: 9 hrs and 1 min
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Parenting isn't rocket science, it's just brain surgery. And Dr. Joshua Straub has good news for you: You can do it! You don't need to do all the "right" things as a parent. Both science and the Bible show us that the most important thing we can provide for our kids is a place of emotional safety. In other words, the posture from which we parent matters infinitely more than the techniques of parenting. Emotional safety - more than any other factor - is scientifically linked to raising kids who live, love, and lead well.
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Great ideas, not so good narrator
- By Alan on 02-18-16
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The Journey of the Heroic Parent
- Your Child's Struggle & The Road Home
- By: Brad M. Reedy Ph.D.
- Narrated by: Tom Parks
- Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
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When a child is hurting, it can be the most painful challenge a parent will face. With compassion and perspective, Dr. Brad Reedy offers hope and wisdom for children who struggle and the parents who love them. The Journey of the Heroic Parent will take you on a journey to a happier, healthier relationship with your struggling child - and yourself. Through lessons learned, mother, father, and child will achieve greater understanding, love, and humanity - no matter what the outcome.
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Loved it! Will read over again and again!
- By wooplicity on 06-21-15
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Raising Happiness
- 10 Simple Steps for More Joyful Kids and Happier Parents
- By: Christine Carter
- Narrated by: Emily Durante
- Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins
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An essential guide to raising happy children from author Christine Carter, complete with tips, secrets, and strategies that will set the stage for positive emotions into adolescence and beyond.
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One of the best parenting books I have come across
- By Kristine on 02-05-13
By: Christine Carter
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Differently Wired
- Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World
- By: Deborah Reber
- Narrated by: Deborah Reber
- Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins
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Today millions of kids are stuck in a world that doesn't respect, support, or embrace who they really are - these are what Deborah Reber is calling the “differently wired” kids, the one in five children with ADHD, dyslexia, Asperger’s, and other neurodifferences. Their challenges are many. But now there’s hope. Written by Deborah Reber, a best-selling author and mother in the midst of an eye-opening journey with her son who is twice exceptional (he has ADHD, Asperger’s, and is highly gifted), Differently Wired is a how-to, a manifesto, a book of wise advice, and more.
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very well thought out but not for everyone
- By Trudy Owens on 01-01-19
By: Deborah Reber
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- Sinmisola Ogunyinka
- 12-24-22
Great guidance
Great guidance on how to make the best of a world that may be totally new. Both people are coming from different lives and with children. This book answers many questions. Narrated in a matter-of-fact way, this book will help you understand what to expect and how to prepare for them. It may not be too easy but with this handy and great guide, you will be alright...more than alright!
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- Andy.H
- 03-10-24
A must read guide for stepfathers!
This book is an invaluable resource for stepfathers navigating the challenges of blended families, especially when children have special needs. This book offers practical advice and strategies to foster positive relationships and support the well-being of all family members. Highly recommended for stepfathers seeking guidance and understanding in their unique family dynamics.
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- Queen B
- 08-28-24
Practical help w/ kids & step kids
As a mom of neurodivergent kids in a blended family, this audiobook is a lifesaver. It offers practical tips on bonding, managing challenges, and keeping the family strong. The 9-L model is simple but effective, and the real-life stories hit home. Perfect for any stepfamily navigating the complexities of special needs.
I will be returning to this audiobook on the regular as a refresher when things get hectic and I forget - because, let's be honest, we all slip up sometimes.
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- Katie MC
- 12-26-22
Great books with tons of helpful information
I love how this book really hits on the emotional and practical side of blended families, especially those who have children with special needs. There are so many things to take into consideration and it can certainly be overwhelming. This book provides great specific real-life examples and advice for dealing with tough situations. This is a great listen- highly recommend!
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- DF
- 01-01-23
Fantastic Audiobook
This is an excellent book bundle about blended families and those who have family members with special needs. The books are extremely insightful and informative, with great narration too. The author does a fantastic job of covering all the types of issues and challenges that come when separate families merge, and offers practical and valuable guidance. I was very impressed with the use of the “9-L” strategy as well as various acronyms to make it easier to absorb the information. And the case studies give great insights too. Andrea Campbell does an amazing job. Highly recommend this for anyone in blended families who are also struggling with special needs issues.
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- MW
- 04-11-24
Awesome book
You will feel more prepared and hopeful after listening to this book. It has many helpful strategies and real-life stories for blended families with special needs children. The 9-L model is a useful tool for understanding the resources provided. The book also has unique insights for step-parents. It is clear and easy to understand. You will feel more confident in your ability to handle the challenges of blended families and special needs. This book is a good choice for you if you are in a similar situation. It will make you feel informed and strong.
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- Tatiana S.
- 09-08-24
Incredibly helpful!
This audiobook is incredibly helpful for navigating the challenges of blended families with special needs children. It offers practical advice and clear strategies to build stronger relationships and create a loving, supportive environment. My family is not blended, but it was a very interesting and helpful listen for my family too. Highly recommend it for any family in a similar situation!
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- maduka
- 01-28-23
A must-have
This book should be made compulsory by marriage counselors, in churches, and to everyone that has a stepchild, or step-parent.
Blended families, can be described as the solution to modern-day marriage. Blended families provide a step-by-step guide on how to tackle problems that we face today as parents. Most broken homes are going through a very tough time because they don't have this book at their disposal.
I bought this book for my uncle, who has struggled to manage his broken family, he calls me every day to express gratitude for recommending this book to him, as he tells me how things have got better.
I have always believed that a relationship with our step-parents or step-children is possible, but how to make it happen is what Blended familes provides us.
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- Michael Joe Navarro
- 12-14-22
Needed this back in he 90's
These books are about special families like stepfamilies and families with children with special needs. I love the way it explains how a stepdad needs to be in the environment for 2 years before the children fully start accepting him as the authority figure. My mom needed this because every time my older brother would challenge adult authority, my stepdad was ready, but my mom would stop him as if he was going to do something God-awful.
My brother would curse, skip school, rob us, drop out, and do drugs and the whole time my mother wouldn't let my stepdad handle it. Even when my brother got physical with her. After 8 years, my stepdad called it quits and started his own family. Perhaps if my mom read this, my stepdad wouldn't have left.
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- Krishna
- 03-17-24
A great companion guide for step families
This audiobook provides helpful guidance for stepfamilies with special needs children. It covers bonding strategies, managing differences, and real-life case studies. The audiobook comes with a companion guide, that offers additional advice for success. These resources are recommended for all stepfamilies facing unique challenges, whether they are new to blending families or looking to improve existing dynamics.
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