Parenting • Blended families Blended family grandparenting You can give your step-grandchildren many presents, but the gifts of understanding, love and impartiality are priceless. Article
Parenting • Blended families Blended families: Planning kids' extracurricular activities with your ex In a blended family, getting used to working with the other parents can be beneficial for everyone. Article
Parenting • Blended families The dad he didn't have to be: Bonding as a blended family This touching story about a second-round dad reminds that blending families is worth the effort. Article
Parenting • Blended families Discipline discord in blended families In blended families, conflicts often run deeper than the surface issues. Letting go of the past and establishing trus... Article
Parenting • Blended families The ex factor in your blended family Parents in a second marriage can't afford to let their fear of what an ex might do overrun their commitment to their ... Article
Parenting • Blended families How remarriage affects kids When kids in a blended family seem to keep their distance, it's important to find out why. Article
Parenting • Remarriage Issues facing the step-family What, then, are the solutions for such a myriad of problems? Space prohibits me from addressing them in depth. Howeve... Article
Parenting • Blended families The other home: When kids change their minds about where they'll live Trusting God when your teenager rejects you and decides to live with your ex. Article
Parenting • Blended families Help your stepchildren feel secure in your love for them Stepsibling jealousy can be subtle and destructive, but with awareness, you can defuse it. Article
Parenting • Blended families Q&A: Can I decline guardianship of my niece and nephews? These and many other issues will need to be thoroughly explored by both couples before you are ready to step forward ... Article
Parenting • Blended families Helpful tips from other step-parents Stepfamilies are on the increase and, with much love and hard work, a blended family home can be a happy and positive... Article
Parenting • Marriage Putting your spouse before your kids We’re here to tell you – whether your family is traditional or blended – your marriage has to take priority over your... Article
Parenting • Remarriage Q&A: How can I make the blended family transition smooth? We’ve recently become a blended family. As a new stepparent, what can I do to make the transition as smooth as possib... Article
Parenting • Remarriage Finding your role as a new step-parent Step-parents often discover that the ambiguous nature of their role leads to great frustration. Being a smart step-pa... Article
Parenting • Blended families New traditions to replace lost holidays in a blended family For the sake of your blended family, don’t give up! Learn how to create new memories when you don’t get the luxury of... Article
Parenting • Remarriage Being the "other parent" in a blended family When a stepfamily is made up of children whose parents have previously divorced, there is often another parent – or ... Article
Parenting • Blended families When your expectations change the way you see your stepkids Is your desire for recognition distorting how you see your relationship with your stepkids? Article
Parenting • Blended families Living in a stepfamily: Advice for teens Teens need help to manage the emotions surrounding a new stepfamily and how to adjust to having a step-parent and ste... Article