title: A stepmother in the family.
abstract: With the growing number of stepfamilies, more and more women find themselves in the role of stepmother. Nurses can help the stepmother develop realistic expectations and, through support, can help these women meet the daily challenges of family life.
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Clawson
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sears
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D009034:Mother-Child Relations; D009035:Mothers / Q000523:psychology*; D012380:Role; D012649:Self Concept; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*