You’ve tried to bring your blended family together, but nothing seems to be working. You are feeling stressed and pressured from both sides and really want to make this work. Did you know that 70% of second marriages in which … Read More
Father’s Day is just around the corner. In many blended families, they may not even be recognized but stepfathers need special recognition too. They play an important role in the family, even though they might not be the biological father … Read More
With Mother’s Day just a few days away, many children will be out looking for a special card or gift for their mom. The card stores are filled with cards for wonderful biological mothers, but it will not be easy … Read More
As a counselor, parent, and stepparent, I understand that even great relationships take work to remain strong. The couples heading up blended families face some particularly predictable potholes in the road ahead. But there are ways to navigate the challenges. … Read More
Thinking of getting married to someone with children, and perhaps you are bringing children into the marriage as well? STOP! Read this first. Today, blended families are more the rule than the exception. But the divorce rate among second … Read More
In most relationships we hear things like: “He is not on the same page as I am.” In fact, in my book He Said She Said I Said, 7 Keys to Relationship Success, one client said that he didn’t even … Read More