Blissfully Blending

Ever hear the old saying..."sick and tired of being sick and tired". How many can relate? Life tends to bring you down and make you feel...

There are times when we all get stagnant in life. We become comfortable and complacent with where we are. We may even feed ourselves lies...

The term retroactive jealousy was one that I had never used or heard until we started trying to blend our families. Oh yes, I had...

No one explains so many areas when embarking on a blended family adventure. It is almost like a fun adventure where everyone loads into...

Holidays can be some of the most challenging times for blended families. Traditions can become complicated. You will want to create new...

Resentment is one of the most prevalent emotions in blended families, and it can crop up many times. Resentment occurs when we do not...

The word Honeymoon typically brings bright smiles, gleeful giggles, and love-struck eyes to mind. However, when this is a honeymoon with...

It's important to understand that step-parenting is not easy and that there is no way to fully prepare for it. No matter how many books...