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Today's statistics reveal that as much as 65 percent of all marriages end in divorce. Among divorced couples, more than 50 percent are parents; and many if not most of them will remarry. An overwhelming number of adults in our society have chosen to become step-parents. This book assumes that no matter who you are, and how much experience you've had with kids, becoming a step-parent, sometimes called the "blending of families," is difficult work. The book presents 8 Strategies, in the form of action steps, to maximize anyone's chances of success in this challenging endeavor. The authors are a married couple, and partners in their own blended family. They have also worked with hundreds of clients over twenty-three years in their counseling practices.