Will She Be My Mom?, About Blended Families, Love, and Children's Loyalty Conflicts

And then one day, Sophie arrived. At first, Zoe was excited-until she realized Sophie was here to stay. Slowly, worrying thoughts began to sneak in... and a small balloon of fear waited to pop. Couples' relationships and family life begin to grow together-a new love joining an existing family, where at least one partner has a child or children from before. When that happens, children often face quiet, tender questions: Will my parents still love me the same? Do I have to love someone new? What happens to my mom's or dad's place in my heart? In Will She Be My Mom?, Zoe's story gives voice to what many children feel but can't always say. Through her eyes, parents discover how big emotions live in small hearts-and how a child's sense of safety grows from honesty, patience, and love that makes room for everyone. Sigal Kalan is a family counselor and one of Israel's leading experts on blended families. She guides parents, therapists, and educators in understanding the emotional worlds of children growing up in stepfamilies-and helps love expand to include everyone.