Growing up with a blended family had its share of challenges as well as blessings. Outside of the typical questions you have as the outside child, if you put your focus in the right place, you really can have the best of both worlds. I didn't appreciate as a child having these different sets of families who loved me and were available when I needed them. Instead of that … [Read more...]
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Jada Pinkett-Smith Shares Her Thoughts On Women in Blended Families
From her Red Table Talks to defending her daughter's hair choices, Jada Pinkett-Smith has shown how important family is to her. In a recent Facebook post, she shared her thoughts on blended families. Pinkett-Smith draws from her own experience building a blended family with husband, Will Smith, who had a son, Trey, from his previous marriage to ex-wife, Sheree. The two now … [Read more...]
Atlanta: We’re Casting for Our Next Film on Blended Families
Tyler New Media is casting for a full length multi-cultural film on blended families (step-parenting etc...) set to release later this year. We're looking for people that have been impacted in both good and negative ways from being a part of a blended family situation. Filming will take place on Tuesday February 5, 2013 through Friday February 8, 2013 and February 23 and 24 in … [Read more...]
Blended Families Week: 3 Reasons Why I’m Adopting My Son
My wife and I have the same last name. That was the catalyst for our meeting. Twelve fateful years ago I was at an event she was managing. She overhead me being introduced and barged her way into the conversation to find out if we were related. I knew we weren't. And my life changed forever. One of the first things she told me was that she had a five year-old. I looked at … [Read more...]
Blended Families Week: 5 Tips to Help You Transition into a Blended Family
by Carletta Henderson-Youngs Change and transition are common in blended families. Every family member has to find a way to adjust to new roles, different expectations, and greater challenges. Often times it is easy to focus on adult matters, although children in blended families are equally affected. To make transitions easier and to strengthen the family bond, consider … [Read more...]
Blended Families Week: Dos and Don’ts to Parenting With Your Child’s Other Parents
My mother and my stepmother, whom my dad remarried when I was a teenager, call each other "wife-in-laws." Growing up, my father lived in a different state, so my stepmom would come into town without him. My mom, my stepmom, my siblings, and I would often go out to the mall or to eat, etc. I took for granted the fact that my mother and stepmother had a good relationship. I … [Read more...]
Blended Families Week: How to Survive and Thrive in A Blended Family When Your Kids Live in Two Households
And so it happens that Mr. or Mrs. Right finds you, slipper in hand, and you both vow your love to each other for eternity to live in Blendedville. But on the way to Blendedville, you must first stop to pick up two, little adorable travelers that will forever be a part of your journey. What becomes immediately clear is that, although you are certain about your love for each … [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...]
Blended Families Week: 6 Blended Family Twitter Accounts that You Need to Follow Now!
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 difficulties and challenges of blended family life. And they often find themselves desperately looking for help or a way out. The bad news is … [Read more...]
Blended Families Week: A Great Way to Begin a Blended Family
This summer I had the great pleasure of attending a beautiful wedding ceremony for an extended family member. The couple was adorable and the event was amazing. Everything you typically see during a wedding was all in place; the beautiful flower girl (my daughter), the wedding party, the flowers and the Pastor. I was all prepared to witness what I normally do, the couples … [Read more...]
Blended Families Week: Diary of An Older Stepchild
For the first few years after my father's death in 2002, the idea of my mother dating someone else repulsed me. In my 12-year-old mind, her obligation was to my father, even after his death and any potential suitors were put through a mental obstacle course. Flash forward to July 2007, I was 17 years old and my mom casually brings up a man that she had been seeing for a little … [Read more...]
VIDEO: In Spite Of Infidelity, Blended Families, Financial Troubles or Even Cancer These Couples Are Still Standing!
BMWK family we're excited to introduce you to the second teaser for our next film which is titled Still Standing. The stories that you'll hear from these couples are both transparent and inspirational. Hear how they were challenged in their relationships but drew the strength from each other to continue on. What I love the most about this project is that the couples explain how … [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...]
Blended Families Week: A Blended Family is the New Norm
by Reginald Williams The blended family now serves as America's norm. This is especially true in the larger segment of the African-American population when one factors in the sky-scraping out-of-wedlock birthrate complemented by an equally dismal divorce pace. Even within the larger society 65 percent of the people who remarry will do so bringing children into the new … [Read more...]