Blended Families

The holidays can be less than festive for children in blended families, but adults can take steps to make sure the festivities remain fun. With some thoughtful planning by parents, each child will…

Fifty percent of children under the age 13 live in a blended family, according to the U.S. Census in 2000. Sharing is an important component of establishing core family values, especially during…

When Cherie and Steve Miller married 10 years ago, they knew it would be a challenge merging their existing families. Cherie had three sons, ages 12, 18 and 20, and Steve had four---6-year old twins,…

Blended families combine the unique traits of two or more families and are often referred to as "stepfamilies." Problems in blended families may include defiance from children, pitting of the original…

Step-families are fast becoming the norm, studies reveal at least one-third of children in the US are a part of a blended family. With new people to become accustomed to, different rules and changes…

Blended families are becoming more common in America, with around one-third of children expected to be part of a step-family before they reach 18 according to HelpGuide.org. Being part of a blended…

Living in a blended family takes time and readjustment for everybody concerned. Teenagers, in particular, can find it difficult to cope with a new family setup. They haven't chosen to have a new…

A newly blended family faces the challenge of merging personalities that are accustomed to their previous environments. Whether you are becoming the step parent of one or more children, you must…

Trying to figure out how to incorporate stepchildren into a wedding ceremony isn't as difficult as it first seems. There are many roles to choose from. It's true that you may have to make some…