According to experts, being involved in a prior marriagedecreases the success rate of subsequent marriages. Theaim of this book is to reduce the failure rate of remarriagesand to promote the success of blended families. Successful Blended Families addresses the common challengesof blended family life and provides practical tools for dealing withthem effectively. Attention is given to children in these families,step-parenting, preparation for remarriage as well as the buildingblocks for a successful blended family. If you are in a blendedfamily or planning to establish such a family, this book is for you. If you are a professional who works with blended families or yousimply want to gain more insight and understanding of blendedfamily life, this book is worth reading.