In this book, kids in
stepfamilies learn skills for
surviving—and thriving—in their
families. They gain lots of Survival
Tools that help them think about their
feelings and express them to people
around them.
They also get to take Know Yourself
quizzes that help them discover things
about themselves—like how they react to
situations and make decisions. They
learn that they have many choices, even
though it may sometimes feel like they
have none. In the Reality Check
sections, they get ideas for how to deal
when nothing else seems to help. The
Stepping Closer sections give them tips
for getting to know their stepfamily
members better.
Along the way, they meet other stepkids
who were interviewed for this book. They
range in age from 8 to 16 and come from
many different backgrounds and family
situations. They share their own
struggles and successes in the sections
called Stepkids Speak Out and Step-Tween
Survival Tips.
Readers will find many positive stories.
They learn how step-tweens have made
their situations better, and have become
stronger, happier and healthier as a
result of experiences that can be
challenging at times.
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