Ron Deal explodes the myth of the ''blended'' family as he provides practical, realistic solutions to the issues that stepfamilies face. He helps remarried and soon-to-be married couples: Recognize the unique personality and place of each family member; Solve the everyday puzzles of stepparenting and stepchildren relationships; Learn communication skills to deal with ex-spouses; Honor families of origin while developing new traditions; Invest the time to grow their stepfamily slowly rather than look for instant results. 