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Blended Families

 

Books to consider

Blended Families Book cover

Blended Families

by Maxine Marsolini


I'm Not Your Kid

by Kay Adkins

The Smart Step-Family

by Ron Deal

Can Stepfamilies

Be Done Right?

by Joann Webster

Winning the Heart

of Your Stepchild

by Bob Barnes

 

 

 

Online Articles

Premium Blend Patchwork Families
Smart Step-Parenting Step Family Facts and Statistics
Combining Holiday and Family Traditions Anger and Unresolved Emotions
Relationships With Adult Stepchildren A Biological Parent's Rejection
Is remarriage a step in the right direction? Television portrays blended families as a peaceful solution to divorce. Is this accurate?
As a new stepparent, what can I do to make the transition a smooth one?

What's the biggest hurdle blended families face?

I'm about to remarry and my future stepkids are against our marriage. They seem to hate me. Is it worth it? Loving the Stepmomster
How I grew to accept the woman my dad remarried.
Differences Between Children Divorce, Sin, and Remarriage
Dating Someone with Kids What to Call a Stepparent?
Boundary Setting with an Ex-Spouse Bio Parent Cutting Off the Stepparent
Should I Wait to Remarry Until the Kids Are Gone? Stepping Up in a Stepfamily
How To Find a Competent Christian Stepfamily Therapist When Your Child's Other Home is Leading Them Away From Christ
How to Build a Healthy Relationship With Your Stepchild Stepfamilies: What About the Couple Relationship?
When Your Spouse is Deployed Starting Your Local Ministry
Parenting Alienated Children Jealous Children
Accepting My New Spouse as a Parent to My Children Common Steps for Co-Parents
The Wicked Stepmother--and Other Ridiculous Stepmother Myths Prayers for Stepmom's
10 Respectful Strategies to Use with an Unhealthy Co-Parent When the "White Picket Fence" Fades
Dealing with a Difficult Ex-Spouse Twenty Pro-Active Suggestions for Bridge Building in Blended Families
I knew I was a StepMom when... Every Other Weekend and Noon on Christmas: Adjusting to Part-Time Parenting
No Apologies Necessary: Building Your Home With Purpose Living Arrangements


Christian Websites

Successful Stepfamilies

the best Christian resource site

we have found online

 InStep Ministries
Family Dynamics Institute Stepfamily Services

 

Secular Websites

Stepfamily Association of America Your Stepfamily (Magazine)
Kidshealth.org   (for children) Stepfamily Information
The Second Wives Club Stepdads.com
Stepfamily.Net The Stepparenting Connection
The StepParent's Web