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Being an Organised Step Family
Getting everyone on board to help out with household chores is no mean feat! Use incentives to encourage team work....
Building a Happy Stepfamily
Ideas for parents and stepparents for creating a family atmosphere that is warm and nurturing, allowing their children to be raised in happy, well-functioning families....
Combining Traditions in Stepfamilies
Thoughts for blended families on ways to incorporate the traditions of both sides into their lives in order to create households that both celebrate the familiar and…...
Defining the Role of a Stepparent in the Household
Information about how stepfamilies can operate without battling when all members understand and agree upon the roles that they will play, especially pertaining to the…...
Going on Holiday as a Step Family
Your first holiday together as a blended family will be a mix of excitement and concern but with careful planning it could be the perfect way to get to know each…...
Helping Kids to Adjust to Living in Two Households
Advice for parents who hope to help their children to adjust to their parents’ break-up and subsequent move to a new home....
Including Everyone
Advice for parents and stepparents who are trying to promote a sense of family unity in their homes, being sure that each member feels valued and included....
Spending Time Without the Kids
Advice for parents and stepparents about the importance of spending time nurturing their relationship....
The Importance of Working as a Team
Information about the importance of parents, stepparents, and ex-partners working together as a team in order to provide children with happy and stable home environments....
What is a Step Family?
A definition of a stepfamily, as well as an explanation of the terms used to describe the assorted relationships that siblings and step-siblings may have in regards to…...