Official Review: Different Family Structures

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Bhaskins wrote: 13 Aug 2019, 12:42 I wonder if this would be good to
Have in classrooms. I’m searching for a book now on blended families. As a step mom these things can be hard to navigate. I also tend to recommend books to clients! Thank you.
I believe this would be a good book for classrooms. It covers just about any configuration of the family one could think of and highlights all the positives at the same time. It mentions the effects that not having the benefit of positive family reinforcements as well, which would be great input! I can understand the difficulties a step-parent would have. Thank you so much for your comments!
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esp1975 wrote: 13 Aug 2019, 18:10 When I was a foster parent, we had to continuously keep up with training and reading on family issues and the issues kids in foster care might face. This sounds like it might have be a very good book for foster parents to read as part of their training.
This book would be a good input for that purpose. Thanks for commenting!
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A non-fiction book about the different models of families sounds enlightening sounds enlightening. It is good that the author not only lists glossary of terms, but that she also offers examples of family types. That the book was well edited is another plus. Not for me, but I am glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for the review!
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This is an interesting educational non-fiction book on relationships like families and how they are structured. The book is temporarily free on Amazon Kindle and has a well-written OnlineBookClub review. I rated the book 3 out of 4 stars. Congrats @MildredMStallw on the BOTD.
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This sounds like a great book that is written by a well-informed individual. Our world is constantly changing and so is the definition of what a family entails. I like that the author gives advice and tips on parenting styles. Thanks for the wonderful review!
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Thanks for the great review! This book sounds like a great resource about family dynamics. I love that it has a positive message and emphasizes the need for positive communication with children.
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I like that the author uses quotes and positive points for each kind of family structure. It sounds like positive elements can be found in different family structures and that communication is an important component for all families.
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The central theme of the book is something I'm passionate about. I would like to read the author's thoughts on the different family dynamics and how to make it work.
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I enjoyed the quotes and the value of family. Great review.
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Lovely review, exhaustive as well. Well done. Touching on very important points for today's society. Without families/friends/social life we could hardly imagine the existence of humankind at all!
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Sounds like a great resource for raising a family. Not my type of read at the moment so I'll pass.
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This sounds like interesting and important read. I am glad that this is positive book and puts emphasis on comunication. Good review.
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Your review was very comprehensive. Family is important and the lessons this book teaches helps to emphasize it. I recommend to would-be parents and foster parents.
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Great review! I also come from a family with a different structure than the norm. I would love to read what the author has to say about it. I am glad you enjoyed the read.
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A book on different family structures such a single-parent family, among others, sounds like an informative read. I like the fact that it draws attention to the positive elements that can make these families work for everyone involved. Also, the fact that if offers proofs-backed effective parenting styles make me want to read it. Thank you for this wonderful review!
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