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BARRON'S PARENTING KEYS Books in this series offer help to parents who must cope with the details of raising children in the often-demanding contemporary environment. Bringing up children today is different--and in many ways, more difficult--than it was in past generations. Barron's Parenting Keys speak to today's parents with answers to today's problems.

KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL STEPFATHERING
Second Edition CARL E. PICKHARDT, Ph..D.

The author describes the contributions a stepfather can make to his new family, and advises on how the new Dad in the family can assume a reliable and reassuring presence. Also discussed are some of the pitfalls a stepfather might encounter and how he can overcome them. The author stresses the importance of compromise and respect for others in resolving family conflicts.