I first met my step-father when I was five, and my brothers were eleven and thirteen. He was not my step-father back then, of course, and would not officially marry my mother for another seven years, ...

Avoiding these harmful statements and focusing on positive, respectful communication, can build a strong, healthy relationship with your step-children Blending families can be a rewarding but ...

With divorce rates at about 50 percent and climbing, it isn’t really a shocker that one in three Americans are living the stepfamily and blended family experience. So, is this new family dynamic in ...