Positive Discipline for Blended Families Nurturing Harmony, Respect, and Unity in Your New Stepfamily

If you?re part of a blended family, you know the special challenges faced by couples with children from previous relationships. You want to help everyone grow into a loving family unit, but you?re not sure how to do it. It's especially hard on the kids, and that makes the parents? job that much more difficult.<br>Positive discipline can make the difference. Guaranteeing everyone mutual respect and dignity, this amazingly effective approach to family issues can help you: Break down the barriers that block communication<br>Build a sense of belonging and commitment uniting every member of the family<br>Understand family members? actions and encourage cooperation<br>Establish new traditions, such as family meetings, that will help your family bond<br>And much more<br>Positive discipline is practiced by thousands of parents and teachers. It can help your blended household become a loving, peaceful home. Make positive discipline a part of your family life right now!About the Authors <br>"/Jane Nelsen, Ed. D.," is a marriage, family, and child counselor who has been active in the positive discipline movement for over a decade. <br>"Cheryl Erwin, M.A.," is also a marriage and family therapist and a parenting consultant in private practice. <br>"/H. Stephen Glenn" is a nationally renowned seminar leader and writer.