What Works (and What Doesn’t) in Stepfamilies

Meet Dr. Patricia Papernow

Dr. Patricia Papernow is the internationally recognized authority on “blended families.” She’s the author of Surviving and Thriving in Stepfamily Relationships and co-author of The Stepfamily Handbook. Dr. Papernow’s work has shaped best practices for families worldwide. She’s a recipient of multiple distinguished awards for her contributions to family psychology and therapy. Today, she’s here to share the predictable challenges and hidden traps of stepfamily life—and, most importantly, what five decades of research and practice tell us about what works, and what doesn’t to meet them.