Please note: The content on this page was developed as part of a previous project at Forest Institute, the Child Welfare Training Grant. This information is provided for resource purposes, but is not currently being updated.
Stepfamily Dynamics and Supporting Programs
In 2000, 4.4 million children lived in stepfamilies in the United States. Additionally, one third of Americans are currently a stepparent, stepchild, stepsibling or other member of a stepfamily. When remarriage joins two families, they face new challenges. This module investigates some of these challenges and offers suggestions on steps to take to become a successful stepfamily.
Content Downloads
Presentation Slideshow: (Microsoft® Powerpoint® slideshow)Handouts: (Adobe® PDF files, numbers in parentheses are page numbers in module)
- Stepfamilies Handout
- Stepfamily Myths (2A)
- Stepfamily Myths - Instructions and Answer Key (2B)
- Games Parents Play (14A)
- How to Get Along With Your Ex (19A)
- Stepfamily Discipline (21A)
- Stepparenting - What Works (26B)
- Successful Stepparenting (26A)
- Case Vignettes (28A)
- References
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