“A realistic, optimistic guide. A must read.”
— Brenda Ockun, StepMom Magazine
Overcome dual-family conflict with proven strategies for creating peace at home!
Many divorced moms and stepmoms feel doomed to a lifetime of power struggles — especially if the other household is indifferent or openly hostile.
But you can still thrive as a stepparent, remarried mom or single parent.
… Even if the other side won't meet you halfway.
Skirts at War will show you how in a reassuring, hands-on guide.
Master the most common challenges families face today:
Instincts - why yours are working against you — and what to do instead
Support - how to sidestep well-meaning, but sabotaging advice and tune into truth-telling wisdom
Men - how fathers see our interconnected roles, in the words of a man in the middle himself
Expectations - why your “perfectly reasonable” assumptions set you up for disappointment and resentment
Self-Worth - why old issues from your past are easily triggered and how to desensitize them
Boundaries - how to transfer responsibilities to the right shoulders and stop overdoing for others
“Through personal accountability, Skirts at War shows parents and stepparents how to restore a sense of belonging and significance to their children and stepchildren. A hopeful, upbeat guide. Highly recommended!”
— Amy McCready, The Me, Me, Me Epidemic, Today Show contributor
“An exciting new addition to the stepfamily field. It provides readers with the necessary tools to lead happy, healthy lives, regardless of their particular challenges. Every stepfamily should have a copy of this book.”
— Rachelle Katz, psychotherapist and author of The Happy Stepmother
Reader Feedback
“My wife just finished this book and I read the chapter for the divorced dad. It all really hit home. Our family is indebted to the authors!”
“If you are at all feeling helpless like I was, I highly recommend this workbook. You’ll learn to take back control of your own emotions and regain control of your life.”
“I finally felt like someone understood the reality involved with stepfamilies. This book should be read by every adult in a stepfamily!”
"I wish this book had been around 14 years ago. What a beautifully strong and positive place to begin what may be the most challenging and gratifying part of your journey."
— Gina Torres, actress (Suits, Firefly)
About the Authors
Jenna Korf and Jennifer Newcomb Marine
Jenna Korf (left) is a certified Stepfamily Foundation coach at her site, StepmomHelp and a regular contributor to StepMom Magazine. Her work has been seen on CNN, PopSugar and The Huffington Post.
Jennifer Newcomb Marine (right) is the co-author of No One's the Bitch: A Ten-Step Plan for Mothers and Stepmothers, which was co-written with Carol Marine, stepmom to her children.