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It’s difficult to find time for everyone in a blended family:  time for your kids, time for your spouse’s kids, time for your entire family, time for you, and time for you and your spouse.  It’s hard to know who to give priority. Research from The Blended...

Blended family and the step parent When love came to you again, it came with something extra – more children added to the mix. You are excited about building your new blended family, but really nervous about how good you will be at step parenting and whether your step...

Stepfamily with kids ages 14-19 MTV  is now casting in the Los Angeles area! “The Stepfamily Project” Are you between 14 and 19 years old and a part of a family that is about to blend or move in together?  Does the whole concept make you want to...

SHIPPING INCLUDED FOR INSIDE UNITED STATES ONLY.for outside U.S.- please purchase book on Amazon.com Blended Family Advice- the Book Are you struggling in your blended family? Do you and your new spouse argue about how to parent the kids?Does your ex-spouse...

Creating and maintaining a schedule for your step family Managing the schedules of blended families living can be a challenge given the current work demands and social activities of multiple parents and multiple households, coupled with the schooling and activities of...

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 affection private. If any of your kids are feeling uncomfortable in...

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 kids, ex-spouses, visitation, child support, alimony, and the list goes on. It is critical that you...

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 true. Married life is hard work under almost any circumstance. And...

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 different.  Many are reluctant to talk about their problems with step...

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 higher. Although virtually all of us expect our own remarriages to beat...