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I’m behind on writing the third part to the Taming the Cobra series. It will be up later today or first thing tomorrow Sunday. In the meantime, here’s some news about what looks to be an excellent book on parenting by author Amy Tiemann, available for FREE for one day only. My friend Amy McCready of Positive Parenting Solutions (an awesome resource itself that I highly recommend if you want to stepparent or parent from the heart) has all the details:

“A new book -Courageous Parents, Confident Kids – Letting Go So You Both Can Grow, will be released on April 19 and is available for one day only as a free download.

Mojo Mom author, Dr. Amy Tiemann, Ph.D., brought together 14 experts in this book to discuss how we can courageously bring out the best in our kids and in ourselves.  I’m honored to contribute a chapter in this book.

Michelle Borba, Ed.D. (author of The Big Book of Parenting Solutions: 101 Answers to Your Everyday Challenges and Wildest Worries) says:  “Tiemann’s ‘letting go so you both can grow’ is the shift parents need to nurture themselves and their families with absolute confidence and joy.

Amy Tiemann is graciously offering a free download of this book and she’s given me permission to share.  The download will only be available one day and you will have to sign up before hand. Reserve a digital copy by signing up HERE. (After the free download, it will sell for $15.95.)”

Thanks, Amy!

And stepfamily therapist Joan Sarin, M.S. of Stepfamily SOS is starting an intriguing new video project that sounds invaluable for stepfamilies — and those involved on the side, such as moms like myself. I virtually “met” Joan during Stepmom Magazine’s recent “Ask an Expert Day” and really liked her reassuring, compassionate take on a lot of reader questions. Here’s what she had to say:

“The Stepfamily Diaries project is looking for volunteers to share an experience depicting your feelings about your stepmom/stepdad/partner/stepdaughter/stepson – either at the start of your stepfamily, or at times when you felt misunderstood. These feelings can be current or in the past. It’s an opportunity for you to be heard, and to help others to understand what those in their role go through.

All you need is a photo (if it’s comfortable) that depicts the age of the experience you are relating, and a few minutes for an interview. Send an email to “diaries (at sign) stepmomsos.com, and you will scheduled to become part of The Stepfamily Diaries.

Each person who participates will receive a special “how to” video: Building Understanding and Rapport Through Active Listening.

Thanks for your help and cooperation, and please let me know how I can be of help to you as well! See the StepfamilySOS Facebook fan page for more info!”

Thanks, Joan!

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Our book No One’s the Bitch: A Ten-Step Plan for the Mother and Stepmother Relationship is a hands-on manual designed to help you navigate some really strange, disorienting territory. Get your bearings, learn tips and tricks for diffusing conflict and creating cooperation, and create inner peace no matter what. Coming this April! A beta version of a brand new, in-depth, stepmom/mom transformation course… and details on private consultations.