What is the best way to handle the holidays in a blended family? I am sure that there are as many ways as there are step-families. There are a number of factors, such as distance between the bioparents and the ages of the kid[s]. Unless there is a {read more}

I believe that space/privacy/boundary issues are essential, especially in a blended family.   Every person should have their own space to go to.   Also, I believe each person is entitled to privacy and maintaining boundaries. Everyone will have different {read more}

A huge issue in blended families is house rules. There are usually differences of opinions betwen the bioparents regarding rules in their respective houses, and the stepparent[s] may also disagree with the bioparent[s] regarding house rules. Each person’s {read more}

Responsibilities of a Stepparent are as different as each stepfamily. What one stepparent may be responsible for in their family, another stepparent may not be responsible for in another family. It is up to the stepparent and the biological parent to {read more}