Spring Is The Perfect Time To Landscape
Spring time is an exciting season with all the pretty flower blossoms and warm weather approaching. With so many things to do outdoors when warm weather arrives, it’s easy to find yourself drifting off...
View ArticleBlended Families – Facing the Issues
With the divorce rate as high as 50% these days it’s not a stretch to say that you could end up having a blended family. Blended families are basically a family that consists of a couple, along with...
View ArticleHow to sabotage blended family happiness and balance
Six ways to sabotage your blended family Over the top displays of affection Sure, you and your blended family spouse are excited about your new love and your new life together, but keep overt acts of...
View ArticleThe importance of good communication in your blended family
Image courtesy of freedigitalphotos.net The importance of good communication in your blended family You and your blended family spouse have lots to talk about: step parenting, step kids, biological...
View ArticleHelp your blended family by dating your spouse
Remarriage is for grownups Remarriage in your blended family can be tough There is a reason marriage is restricted to grown-ups, and blended family remarriages are an excellent example of why this is...
View ArticleThe experiences step parents do not like to talk about
Admitting you have a problem in your blended family is hard People tend to focus on positive aspects of their lives, and parents struggling to manage the challenges of a blended family are no...
View ArticleRisky blended family remarriages affect kids
Blended family remarriages risk failure Blended family partners are all too aware of the statistics. More than 50 percent of marriages end in divorce, and the divorce rate for remarriages is even...
View ArticleBlended family transitions take practice
Transitions are normal in a blended family As a step parent in a blended family, you may wonder how your own children and your step kids feel about transitioning between two homes, especially during...
View ArticleWatching what you say in a Blended Family conflict
Tone important in blended family communication How blended family conflicts or behavioral issues are addressed has a direct impact on how readily family members are willing to take the steps needed to...
View ArticleBarriers to effective blended family communication
Image courtesy of freedigitalphotos.net When getting it off your chest and talk to your blended family is sometimes a bad idea Blended Family communication is not always helpful. Various self-help...
View ArticleBlended family bonding takes time and effort
New blended family step parents have a lot on their plates when you consider they must learn to balance their regular lives with a new love, a new relationship, new living arrangements, and new step...
View ArticleYour marriage is the be-all end-all to your blended family
Image courtesy of freedigitalphotos.net The state of your marriage is the state of your blended family Creating a satisfying marriage is not exactly easy, but it’s not impossible, either. There are...
View ArticleBlended family life lessons for us all
Anger is a feeling, not an action How many times have you reminded your children that being angry does not make it okay to hit, to throw things, or otherwise act out? As parents, we remind our kids...
View ArticleConflict resolution for the blended family
Image courtesy of freedigitalphotos.net Blended family conflicts are to be expected It goes without saying that a blended family will have its share of step family conflict. Conflict is part and parcel...
View ArticleCreating blended family household rules that say I love you
Blended family household rules and behavioral boundaries As parents, we want our kids to learn self-discipline, self-reliance and self-motivation; these important life skills can help them be...
View ArticleBlended family advice for dealing with an ex-spouse
Etiquette for dealing with your ex-spouse Some blended family parents post notes on the refrigerator or next to the phones to help them deal with an ex-spouse in a positive way. Notes are especially...
View ArticleBlended family unification takes preparation and dedication
Plan for blended family bonding and unity When single parents fall in love and plan to blend their families, they sometimes fall prey to a narrow view of what to expect. Love sometimes does that. It...
View ArticleDesign your blended family meetings
Blended family meetings are good for you Not many of us were brought up in families that held meetings, so it is understandable if some of us are not very keen on the idea of meeting regularly as a...
View ArticleMy divorce forced me into becoming a blended family member
From a reluctant extended blended family member These words may sound a little familiar to you: I resent being a part of the blended family my ex-spouse has created. I never imagined my kids living in...
View ArticleWhy step mom should get along with her blended family counterpart
Should stepmom try to get along with his first wife Getting to know and trying to get along with my step kids is keeping me on my toes, and is more of a challenge than I had expected. I have been...
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