Lovingly Blending Families Together

Blending families requires patience and understanding to ensure that each member feels accepted and valued, fostering a harmonious family environment.

10 Wise Steps to Deal With Stepchildren

Maybe you’ve found the perfect mate, and they already have children. This may sometimes make things a little complicated. You …

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 10 min read

Bringing a New Baby into a Stepfamily

It’s a case of yours, mine, and ours. Stepfamilies can be a unique mix of his children, her children, and …

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 4 min read

7 Tips on How to Be a Stepdad and Nail It

Although ‘dad’ and ‘stepdad’ sound pretty similar, they can be two vastly different experiences. It can be a strenuous task …

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 8 min read

7 Tips to Deal With Step-Parent Jealousy

Navigating the intricate dynamics of step-family life can often give rise to complex emotions, including the challenging specter of step-parent …

Approved By Shannon McHugh

Psychologist| 5 min read

Helping Step Siblings Get Along

Sibling rivalry can cause animosity in even the most well-adjusted families. As kids grow and learn about themselves and their …

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 5 min read

10 Effective Tips to Become a Good Stepmom

Being a stepmother doesn’t happen overnight. It takes patience and commitment to make the new relationship work. It’s only natural …

Approved By Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 8 min read

Boundaries in Blended Families

Consistent blended family rules within families and during transitions set a precedence of what is normal, and expected. This is …

By Janelle Johnson

Licensed Professional Counselor| 6 min read