Bringing toothbrushes and other “standard fare” each time they come to your home makes them feel like a visitor, not a member of the blended family. Find support. Locate a step-parenting support organization in your community. You can learn how other blended families overcome challenges. Spend time every day with your child. read more
Parenting isn't easy but can be more difficult in a blended family. We have stepparenting advice for blended families to work at creating a successful stepfamily. Parenting isn't easy but can be more difficult in a blended family. read more
Welcome to parenting in the blended family, an obstacle course dotted with baggage and vulnerabilities, where seemingly harmless actions can seem loaded with meaning. read more