"Finally, a book that is realistic and practical for stepmoms.
I highly recommend this book."
Gary D. Chapman,
author of The Five Love Languages
and Love As a Way of Life
“As a stepmom myself, I’m thrilled to find a solid resource that tackles the
complex and multifaceted issues associated with being a stepmom.”
Kim Alexis
Supermodel, Speaker, and Author
“Every stepmom who is smart will read this book.”
Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott
Founders of RealRelationships.com
Authors of Love Talk
“Ron Deal and Laura Petherbridge are two of America’s top experts in the
field of stepparenting and the blended family. This book brings you their
very significant and helpful insight. I appreciate the positive and hopeful
look at how to thrive and even flourish in the world of stepparenting.”
Jim Burns
PhD, President of HomeWord
Author of Confident Parenting,
Creating an Intimate Marriage, and
Teaching Your Children Healthy Sexuality
“I can relate to so many of the testimonies that were given by women.
This is a great book for every stepmom.”
Paula Ward
MEd, LPC, LPC-S, LMFT, CDVC
Stepmom & Director of Guidance
and Counseling, Amarillo Independent
School District
“The Smart Stepmom by Ron L. Deal and Laura Petherbridge proves
that a stepmom can not only survive, but thrive. Packed with lots of
‘been there, lived that’ guidance, the authors provide honest insight for
day-to-day struggles. Each chapter concludes with a heartfelt prayer
directed toward the specific challenges facing today’s stepmom.”
Ivey Harrington Beckman
Stepmom & Editor in Chief of
HomeLife magazine
“This book offers the tools and tips every stepmom needs to carry on
with love, strength and a positive outlook. I recommend it for every
woman who is entering the new life of stepparenting.”
Karol Ladd
Author of The Power of a Positive Mom
“This book is rich with coaching on juggling the roles and opportunities
as well as navigating the speed bumps that stepmoms experience day in
and day out. Read it and pass it on to the stepmothers in your life. You
will be thanked over and over again!”
Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg
America’s Family Coaches
Authors of 6 Secrets to a Lasting Love,
Radio show co-hosts and speakers
TheGreatMarriageExperience.com
"Are you a stepmom who needs a shoulder to lean on? You'll find respect
and a compassionate perspective for problem solving within these pages.
Make the time to read them."
Dr. Margorie Engel,
Stepfamily Expert Council (National
Stepfamily Resource Center)
Former President, Stepfamily
Association of America
"With divorce statistics in this country reaching epidemic proportions, and the increased potential for second marriages, the reality of a woman finding herself in the position of being a stepmother is high. Step-families are in crisis around us. The Smart Stepmom is a user-friendly, practical guide to understanding the common pitfalls stepmothers encounter daily. Deal and Petherbridge discuss such topics as smart dating, befriending adult children, getting into sync as a parenting team, and more. Learning how to cope, and designing a plan to help your efforts as a stepmom succeed, are the keys to success! I highly recommend The Smart Stepmom to any woman considering this noble endeavor."
Connie Maier,
CBA Retailers+Resources Magazine
