September 16th is National Stepfamily Day, which is a day to recognize these families across the United States. Stepfamilies are a type of blended family where two families come together to create a new family. In the USA, over 30% … Read More
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
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
It is not surprising that many blended families don’t make it and end up in yet another divorce. Relationships are difficult in general but harder when there are children and challenging exes. These factors add new tension to family dynamics. … Read More