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 Is remarriage a step in the right direction? Understanding the challenges of stepfamily living can help you make an informed decision about remarriage. Article
Parenting • Blended families Step-parents and child discipline As a step-parent, how should you go about introducing some discipline into the lives of teens who badly need it? 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 • Marriage How to adjust to a new step-parent, no matter your age If you are in midlife and have a parent that recently remarried, here are a few truths that may help as you adjust. 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 • Jealousy Q&A: Jealousy in a stepdaughter I would suggest that you discuss all of this first with your fiancé, so the two of you can build a unified approach t... 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 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 • 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 • 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
Parenting • Blended families Hugs and stepkids When it comes to showing affection, let your stepchild set the pace. Article
Parenting • Blended families Everything will be easier - and other myths about blending your family When expectations are realistic, a difficult reality becomes a lot less difficult. Article
Parenting • Blended families Should you give your stepkids hugs and kisses? Being wise about physical boundaries with stepchildren. Article
Parenting • Blended families Help your stepteens plan a special Father's Day The support you give your stepteens can lead to a memorable Father's Day celebration – and to a better bond for your ... 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 wise stepmom Get insights into your relationships as you adjust to your new role as a stepmother. Article
Parenting • Media and entertainment Making wise media choices for your family Then we decided we wanted our kids to develop godly media discernment. Here are some tips that have helped us accompl... 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