Toney, Alabama - December 13, 2005 - Online Stepfamily Group Predicts Peaceful Homes in 2006

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(Free-Press-Release.com) December 13, 2005 --

"Connecting online makes for strong co-parenting - and that's the goal.", says International Stepfamily Foundation President and Founder, Dr. Nicole L. Weyant. "We've built a real, working, 24-7 support group in living rooms and home offices across the globe, based on the very simple realization that time is the new "hot commodity" in the world of busy co-parents." says Dr. Weyant. "We're seeing ongoing successes for real people, living real lives, in real homes... all because we challenge our members to support each other, in conjunction with what we teach. We challenge them to use their time well, and for good."

"The bottom line is, within a month of joining and actively participating in our online support group, people are singing the praises of how we do things. A month... the proof is really in the pudding... I don't know of a single in-person support group that has that kind of turnaround." she says. Dr. Weyant attributes this to the availability factor. "Our support group meets when they need it, in their home, on their time. No driving to an office building downtown. No parking fees. No missed time from work, and for sure, no sitters..."

And it's not just about the "time thing", she's quick to point out. "Where else can you go to get an underlying level of sincere respect that is totally supported by long-time community moderators, unbiased and honest input from other people who may be in your nemesis' shoes, and still walk away feeling supported, educated, renewed and refreshed? There are a hundred other online support groups out there for second wives, divorced parents, what have you... but a whole community dedicated to getting over it, growing forward and getting on with peace in your life? That's iStep, and iStep only. This method was developed from years of listening and learning... and the community, as a whole, is very proud of it."

It's this kind of dedication to the "big picture" in online Stepfamily support that promises us the hope of peaceful homes and lives in 2006. "That's the goal." says Dr. Weyant. "When a co-parent or stepparent logs on and feels comfortable enough to vent their buns off in a safe setting, they do. When fellow members feel comfortable enough to offer words of encouragement, support or just a "sanity check", they do. Somehow, in the process, each member involved grows a little... they reconsider their own objectivity and fairness a little... they are stretched beyond their own comfort zone a little... and it works for them in a very real way. Especially when it counts... when they turn off the computer, and turn to their families. It just works."

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