This 12-hour research-based, educational program curriculum is for couples in stepfamilies and their children, and focuses on building couple and family strength. The program uses: informational presentations, hands-on exercises, group discussions, and media. The 300+ page Curriculum includes: leader lesson guides for adult and child programs, background readings, hand-out masters, resource list pre/post evaluation questionnaires, 2 videos (the movie, “”Stepmom”” and “”Smart Steps Video Vignettes””), and CD with power point slides, hand-out files, evaluation questionnaires). (Author abstract)