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 • 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 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 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
Marriage • Step-parenting Is remarriage a step in the right direction? Understanding the challenges of stepfamily living can help you make an informed decision about remarriage. Article
Marriage • Remarriage 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 • Blended families The wise stepmom Get insights into your relationships as you adjust to your new role as a stepmother. 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 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 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 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 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 • 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 • 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 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 • 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