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Family Relationships

The Family Merger

Be intentional when blending families to smooth the process.

How to Merge Right

Tips for blending stepfamilies.

Blended Family Meetings

There is value in regularly scheduled time with your family.

What Stays? What Goes?

It’s not as easy as you think. Get solid tips for merging stepfamilies.

Do Your Kids Have a Right to Privacy?

What are their rights vs. your responsibility?

Fall Adventures

Enjoy these fun activities as you help your your children celebrate autumn.

School-Year Support for Single Parents

My daughter, Sam, and I were on our own for 12 years. During that time, my girl grew from a little girl to a teenager, and with each passing year, one thing remained consistent: back-to-school chaos.

School’s Out! Now What?

Summer survival tips for the single parent

Hugs and Stepkids

When it comes to showing affection, let your stepchild set the pace.

Loving Your Stepkids

Sometimes you have to start by doing what’s right and good by your stepkids (even when you don’t initially like them).

When Bob Became Dad

Patience helped one man earn a place in his stepdaughter’s heart.

After the Death of a Spouse

Suddenly, I was the single father of a 4-year-old Disney princess and a little boy who had just learned to walk.

When Values Collide

Parents can and should try to safeguard their children from the influence of the world, but when the “world” is the other household, parents face a difficult challenge.

Don’t Lose Your Child’s Heart

We have a great relationship, but ever since his father remarried, his stepmom has started putting these thoughts in his head about me.

Building Stepsibling Bonds

You can encourage stepsiblings to bond through shared experiences.

Start With Respect

Get over your need for your step kids to like you.

I Want to Live With Dad!

Learn how to determine what your child really wants when your kid says he or she wants to live with the other parent.

Sunday Dinner With the Family

If you are fortunate enough to have extended family living nearby, why not resurrect the often-overlooked tradition of a family meal?

A granddaughter hands a wrapped package to her grandmother

Making Gifts for Grandma

Making gifts for our extended family has created even more meaningful relationships.

What They’re Not Telling You

Kids in blended families have circumstances that make life more stressful for them. As parents and stepparents, making ourselves aware of their perspective is one of the most loving things we can do.