Contrary to what you may think, stepparenting is a two-person task. Learn how both parents can positively shape their stepfamily’s future while also cultivating their present too.
Blended Families
Help your kids as they change homes and re-establish routines during the school year.
In blended families, conflicts often run deeper than the surface issues. Letting go of the past and establishing trust through open communication is vital to building a healthy marriage and family.
Many people assume that stepparenting is the sole responsibility of the stepparent. On the contrary, it is a two-person task.
Learning how to manage Christmas after divorce can be overwhelming and devastating. Explore this story of overcoming divorce differences.
Most couples in a second marriage could use some expert help right from the start. Counseling provides guidance and the kind of insight that’s often difficult to muster on your own.
More and more moms are finding themselves handling all of the responsibility of raising a family. Here’s how you can do more than just survive.
Working with the other parents in a blended family can be stressful at first, but well worth the effort.
A last wish, a willing heart, and a little time together have bonded my blended family.
My son, Ben, didn’t accept his new dad at first. It was one of our first step-parent problems. Jealousy, pride and stubbornness kept them from bonding.
How we craft moments that draw us closer together
Why stepparents need to respect physical boundaries
I wanted to fix my stepson’s problems. But I had to accept that they weren’t my problems to fix. It took some time for me to realize this. Here are some truths I have learned about letting go.
Stepsibling jealousy can be subtle, volatile and destructive, but detecting it isn’t difficult if you know what to look for.
As a single parent, I orbited around my kids’ lives, but that wasn’t healthy for me … or for them.
Read about one man’s decision to put his kids first.
Help your child continue leaning on God through prayer, especially in the midst of family division.
Get insights into your relationships as you adjust to your new role as a stepmother.
There is value in regularly scheduled time with your family.
When it comes to showing affection, let your stepchild set the pace.