Introduction -- Tip #1 Know that family comes in all shapes and sizes -- Tip #2 Cut your parents some slack -- Tip #3 Communicate, communicate, communicate -- Tip #4 Listen up! -- Tip #5 Make friends within your family -- Tip #6 Value your extended and blended family -- Tip #7 Don't think the grass is always greener -- Tip #8 Accept imperfections and don't give up on the family -- Tip #9 Go with the flow -- Tip #10 If at first you don't succeed, try, try again! -- Glossary -- For more information -- For further reading -- Bibliography -- Index.