Dealing with stepparents isn't just a kid's problem anymore. With more and more older parents remarrying, you could be one of the many adults having to deal with the issues that arise from these later-in-life unions. Luckily, Terri P. Smith is here to help you out with what to do after your parent walks down the aisle, again.

Smith deals with the conflicts that will come up over:

• Sharing time between stepfamilies
• Family rituals
• Prized possessions
• Wills, inheritances, and trust funds
• Caregiving and illness
• Holidays and vacations

These practical solutions and emotionally satisfying answers will relieve the strain of your parent's remarrying, and allow you to enjoy your new extended family!

Terri P. Smith graduated with a B.A. degree in communications from Brigham Young University. In 2002, she began interviewing adult children and remarried, older couples to learn how they developed cherished friendships with mature stepfamily members.