Blended families are increasingly becoming a common feature in today’s society. As such, it’s essential to navigate the complexities that arise in these unique family dynamics. Whether you’re a stepparent, stepchild, or simply someone interested in understanding how blended families function, the following 27 books offer valuable insights into this modern family setup.
1. “The Smart Stepfamily” by Ron L. Deal
2. “Stepmonster” by Wednesday Martin
3. “The 5 Love Languages of Children” by Gary Chapman & Ross Campbell
4. “The Step-Tween Survival Guide” by Lisa Cohn & Deborah Haddix
5. “Helping Your Kids Cope with Divorce the Sandcastles Way” by M. Gary Neuman & Patricia Romanowski
6. “Stepparenting: The Expert Advice You Need to Succeed” by Susan Wisdom & Jennifer Greenberg
7. “Raising Resilient Children” by Dr. Robert Brooks & Sam Goldstein
8. “Growing Up with a Bucket Full of Happiness” by Carol McCloud
9. “Steps to Becoming a Happy Blended Family” by Josie Whitehead
10. “My Secret Life as a Stepparent” by Karen Englander
11. “Stepcoupling: Creating and Sustaining a Strong Marriage in Today’s Blended Family” by Susan Wise Bauer & James Marsalis
12. “Becoming Family: How to Build a Stepfamily that Really Works” by Chris VanderWielen & Lynne Anderson Reder
13. “Restored Adult Children of Divorce Speak: Becoming Authentic in a Blended Family Role” by Kalila Bishops-Homlish
14. “Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia” by Elizabeth Gilbert
15. “Successful Stepparenting: Building a Strong Foundation for Your Stepfamily” by Wilma Systher & Janet Allen
16. “The Joy of Chemistry: The Amazing Science of Familiar Things” by Cathy Cobb & Monty L. Fetterolf
17. “The Stepmom Project: A Guide to Stress-Free Living in Blended Families” by Katie Nielson & Emily Hulseberg
18. “The Family Book” by Todd Parr
19. “101 Questions and Answers about Blended Families” by Kelly Jenson & Reid Kisler
20. “Managing the Blended Family: Steps to Create a Stronger, Healthier Stepfamily and Succeed at Step-Parenting” by Kathleen Lutterloh & Ellen Ramaley
21. “Stepparent Success: Strategies for the Long-Term Success of Your Marriage and Your Family” by Deborah Kerrigan & Terri Orr
22. “Blender Mommy: A DIY Approach to Creating a Happy, Healthy, and Successful Blended Family Life” by Kimberly King Parsons
23. “Stepmotherhood: How to Survive Without Feeling Frustrated, Left Out, or Wicked” by Cheri Jacobus
24. “Stepping Stones: A Guide for Mature-Aged Students Returning to University” by Jane Speedy & Sally Hardy
25. “Stay Sane Through Change® – Improving Communication Skills in Stepfamilies” by Sherri Zimmermann & Gary Direnfeld
26. “The Remarriage Blueprint: How Remarried Couples and Their Families Succeed or Fail” by Maggie Scarf
27. “Baby Steps into Parenthood: 10 Common Mistakes Parents of Blended Families Make.
