Children are the most vulnerable in the midst of a divorce. More often than not, children will blame themselves for the situation as they will not understand the reasons why everything has gone wrong. The worst thing to do is…
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It’s something your average police officer knows, so do most judges and lawyers; though it may not be something that most regular average people know, and that is, some men have difficulty accepting the children of a new wife. And…
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When mom or dad remarry the children often feel they don’t get a say in anything. They don’t get a say in the choice of the new partner nor do they always feel like they are important. Children want and…
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My husband and I have 8 children between us. We are what some call a “yours, mine, ours” type of family. With 8 children who live from one side of the state to the other, it can be a challenge…
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Statistics show that on average, one in three households is a blended family. Most of those households have children from both sides. With visiting schedules such as they are there will be frequent times where both sets of children will…
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A blended family doesn’t always get along. Neither does a family who grow up together and have no disruption to the family unit. What happens is that individuals don’t think the same, and may develop different interests and priorities, loyalties…
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In this day and age there are very few families that have not been touched by divorce and become blended families. It can be a challenge to both adults and children and is often looked upon with disdain by one…
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Siblings often have disagreements. Add in a blended family and chances are, you are facing a real challenge. Don’t despair, this too will work itself out given time and a few easy tips that will encourage camaraderie among the troops….
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Children’s gender matters when blending families. Apart from the obvious housing problems, the psychological problems facing children from broken homes affect boys and girls differently. There are also issues of growing up to consider. This article highlights the differences and…
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Things have turned upside down and inside out or so it must seem to a lot of children caught up in the emotional turmoil of divorce and remarriage. As minors they crave stability, security and guidance from the adults on…
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Marriages are difficult enough when there are just the parents and their own natural children. Parents learn to adjust their marriage to the lives of their kids. It’s not an easy transition between being childless and being a parent, though…
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Blending families is a very stressful and confusing time for the children involved. They need time to adjust and find their role and place in the “new” family. Because this is new to everyone involved, there are a lot of…
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Blended families face a great deal of challenges. The biggest is getting to know one another and knowing how to cope with the differences. The way the kids are raised and what they have been through are factors to consider…
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Parenting a stepchild can be an entirely different set of rules than parenting your own child. You have to factor in the fact that the stepchild is also visiting another parent’s home and plan accordingly as to what rules you…
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Every stepparent dreads the day that they are required to discipline their stepchild. Disciplining another’s child is always risky, but when the child is that of your spouse, it can create some tension. Whether the child has done something wrong…
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Holidays and celebrations are supposed to be a time for family. Each family has their own unique traditions for celebrating events and when two people get married they want to create their own, as well as, carry on with existing…
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Blended families are common these days. Learning how to get along a discipline your stepchild is like bringing home a newborn. You must get acquainted with your child, learn their facial expressions, and grow as the child grows. Stepchildren can…
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Marriage can be a challenge to the newlyweds, add in children from a former marriage and you have an instant recipe for an even bigger challenge. Often the new couple feels like they are in the midst of a cyclone….
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Celebrating holidays and family events is an important part of our lives. For blended families these times can add tension to an all ready stressful, yet happy, gatherings. Traditions and expectations vary from family to family and are truly unique…
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Statistically blended families last an average of 5 years. Working through issues and difficulties will go far in helping resolve conflicts and help these families last even longer.  Therefore it is imperative to deal with conflicts as soon as they…
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Befriending your step child should be a goal of all step parents. Though the bond of parent child will always be slightly different it should be a bond of respect and mutual understanding that develops between the child and step…
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When my husband and I married a little over 6 years ago, his 4 children from his first marriage and one of my daughters, were less than enthusiastic about our marriage. I knew that this was going to be a…
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