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...]
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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...]
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: 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...]
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...]
7 Tips to Make Your Blended Family Work
Many cringe at the idea of marrying, let alone dating, someone who has children from a previous relationship. But blended families aren't as bad as they may seem. Rev Run and his wife, Justine, pulled it off and so did Steve Harvey and his wife. But for all of you who still have your doubts or want some pointers on how to make your blended family work, check out the list of … [Read more...]
How I Overcame The Blended Family Blues
by Sheree Adams I never knew it would be this hard blending a family. I'm raising a tween-age son from a previous relationship. My husband and I have two young daughters. It's one of the hardest things I've ever done. My son adores his [biological] father, almost idolizing him. They have a very strong and close relationship. I'm so thankful for that. My husband has always … [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...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Bishop T.D. Jakes Shares Secret To His 30-Year Marriage; Rev. Run Shows Off His Blended Family
Each Friday we bring you latest news about your favorite black and married celebs. Actress Jada Pinkett-Smith addressed never-ending rumors that her marriage to Will Smith is on the rocks saying "My marriage is fine," and the star has grown admittedly tired of constantly defending that fact. Jada told Gala France: "Every year, a celebrity couple is in the radar. This year, … [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...]
Blended Families Week: My Favorite Blended Family Resources
We found the following blended family statistics over at The Bonded Family.com 2,100 new blended families are formed EVERY DAY in America Over 65% of Americans are now a stepparent, a stepchild, a stepsibling, step-grandparent or touched directly by a stepfamily scenario By 2010, blended families/step-families will be the most common form of family in America 82% … [Read more...]
Blended Families Week: Fakers, Haters and Deal Breakers – Keeping Outside Influences Outside of Your Blended Family
As Blended Families Week rolls along I hope that you've been getting some great information that will help you deal with the difficulty of a blended family. I also hope that you've realized that you are not alone when it comes to the difficulty of marriage and parenting in a blended family situation. If you are not in a blended family and just would like to learn more about … [Read more...]
Blended Families Week: A Second Generation Blended Family
For as long as I can remember, I've had three sets of grandparents. My mother's parents, and then my dad's dad (and his second wife) and my dad's mom (and her new husband). My grandparents divorced when my father was a child, and they both hooked up with their long-term partners shortly thereafter. My dad has taken his time to come to terms with this new arrangement, and … [Read more...]