Recently, I wrote an article about my Father before he became my Daddy, where I shared my experience growing up in a blended family home. Now, I am going to share my experience as a parent allowing my spouse to raise my child. My family knew my husband’s family from church many years before we got together. My sister teased me about my him becoming my husband even before we … [Read more...]
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Chicago: Celebrate Black Marriage Week with Us This Week in Kankakee!
Chicago family, join us this week when we come south of the city to Kankakee, IL to celebrate Black Marriage Week! This past Sunday was the 10th anniversary of Black Marriage Day which is celebrated in over 300 communities across the country. We're happy to let you know that the celebration didn't end then. A dynamic organization called Marriage, Inc. is hosting a week full … [Read more...]
Black Marriage Day Sale: 4 Films for Just $30 ($50 Discount) This Weekend Only!
4 Films With One Focus - Uplifting African American Families! Every Black Household Needs These Films! GREAT FOR: Couples in crisis Newlyweds Anniversaries Singles that want an honest look at what's required to sustain a marriage Marriage and Singles Ministries Hosting an in-home screening for family and friends Enriching your marriage if it's already … [Read more...]
Being in a Blended Family: From a Child’s Perspective
If you're a biological parent in a blended family, you often wonder exactly what its like from the step-child's perspective. My son and I have a very close relationship and I'm always inquiring about his feelings on just about anything, especially when it comes to our family structure. If you recall, I wrote an article talking about my feelings and how I felt when it was … [Read more...]
What Are the Blessings in Your Blended Family?
I can honestly say, for just about my whole life, I have been a member of a blended family. I hated being a step-child as a youngster and couldn't fathom why my parents were unable to make things work. As an adult, I now know that relationships aren't as cut and dry as I once thought. There is a great deal of work that goes into any successful relationship. My parents were … [Read more...]
#MarriageChat Wednesday: How to Make a Blended Family Work
Our online Twitter chat is back again tonight, Wed. September 12th, and the topic will be: How To Make a Blended Family Work With divorce rates and out-of-wedlock birthrates being so high, most Americans today will find themselves in some type of step/blended family situation. People who marry a person that already has children are often blind-sided by the … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Vacations for Blended Families!
It's "˜Blended Family' week here at BMWK and we have a few (well just two for now"...LOL) ideas for vacations that are sure to be great family fun and create lasting memories for any blended family. When planning a vacation for a blended family you have to consider the likes and dislikes of every family member and of course your budget. Before you hold that … [Read more...]
3 Must-Have Conversations Before You Start a Blended Family
Earlier this week I wrote a post titled 4 Must-Have Conversations Before You Get Married. It's been very well received with lots of comments, views and social shares on sites like Facebook but there was one comment that moved me the most. A reader named "Catehess" mentioned that additional conversations were necessary in blended family situations. That comment sparked my idea … [Read more...]
Couple Spotlight: Dennis + La Sonia Make Blended Families Look Good
Dennis & La Sonia Ball Ages: Dennis (44) and La Sonia (42) Wedding date: August 6, 2011 Our blended family consists of: Dennis has three children, two boys and one girl: Aaron- age 23, Isiah- age 16 and Danielle - age 20. I have four children, two girls and two boys, and I also take care of my younger sister: Jaleel - 23, Jesse - 16, Yazmine - 14, Khadijah … [Read more...]
Special 2 Hour #MarriageChat Wednesday: Blended Families
Our online Twitter party resumes on Wednesday Sept. 21st and the topic will be Blended Families. Since we missed last week we're going to make it up by having a special 2 hour edition of #Marriagechat this week! We'll be on Twitter using the hashtag #marriagechat when we talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of blended families. It takes place on Wednesday September … [Read more...]
Discipline in a Blended Family
By Ronnie Tyler Discipline can be a point of contention in a blended family. Differences in parenting styles can literally make a couple split if you don't take measures to build strong relationships and to ensure that your marriage bond is strong. When Lamar and I were engaged, I got my first glimpse of this step-family dynamic. We had an argument about how I … [Read more...]
Confessions From a Blended Family: A Biological Mom’s Perspective
Divorce rates in America are about 49% for the 1st marriage, but goes up to 67% for the 2nd marriage and jumps up again for 3rd marriages. And I can image that the issues/complexities of dealing with a blended family contributes to the divorce rates of many remarriages. Blending families is not easy! You are bringing together two families that have different customs and … [Read more...]
Essence Features Advice For Blended Families
Essence.com currently has a featuer where they offer advice to those of us in blended families. Here's an excerpt from the article: Create Everyone's Own Space If the children from a previous relationship are only with the new family on the weekends then extra effort needs to be made so that they will feel included. It is hard to feel wanted when you are sleeping on the … [Read more...]
Single Dad Asks, When Should You Introduce Your Kids to Your New Love?
Are you a dating as a single parent and serious about finding love and marriage? You're probably wondering when is the right time to introduce your kids to your new love. If so, you're a lot like the single father who recently asked me for advice. He has three children from a previous marriage and is dating a woman who didn't have any children of her own. He's been seeing her … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Travel App that Will Help You Find Everything!
Our goal is to keep you well informed on your travels, whether they’re for business or the next family vacation. We have found a fabulous app that will help you find anything you want/need when you arrive at your next destination. Have you ever arrived in a city late at night/early in the morning, you’re hungry and need to grab some cash from the ATM and the front desk … [Read more...]