THE APRIL 2016 ISSUE | TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES
The Truth About Stepfamily Life
The Path to Peace Begins With Acceptance
BY BRENDA SNYDER, LCSW
New Stepfamily Insights
Our Special Interview With Patricia L. Papernow, PhD
BY CLAUDETTE CHENEVERT
Stepmom Sanity Savers
4 Secret Moves to a More Empowered You
BY IISHANA ARTRA, PHD
The High-Conflict Ex
5 Tips for Managing Your Partner’s Past
BY TRISHA LADOGNA
Expecting Stepmoms
What You Need to Know About Babies and “Blending”
BY WEDNESDAY MARTIN, PHD
Parenting Tips for Stepmoms
My Kids + Your Kids = Parenting Together
BY CHRISTINA ROACH, LMHC, NCC, DCC
DEPARTMENTS
PUBLISHER’S NOTE
What I Think About … April Showers
GUY THEORY
Stepkids, Their Moms and Cell Phones
Coming to Terms With My Own Kids’ Calling Habits
BY JOEL SCHWARTZBERG
SPECIAL REPORT
The Chameleon Effect
Why Our Stepchildren Change Colors to Fit In
BY HEATHER HETCHLER
LEGAL MATTERS
Custody and Residency
Understanding the Difference
BY LARA R. BADAIN, ESQ
THE LOOKING GLASS
Our Monthly Roundup of News, Events, Reviews and More
EXPERT ADVICE
Stepfamily Vacation Plans
If His Kids Can’t Go? He Won’t Go!
BY RACHELLE KATZ, EDD, LMFT
THE NEXT GENERATION
The Stepfamily Tight Rope
Balancing His Kids’ Needs And Yours
BY MARY T. KELLY, MA
REAL STEPMOMS. REAL STORIES.
Destiny Johnson