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"So complex is the process whereby the remarried family system stabilizes and regains its' forward developmental thrust that we have come to think of...

From "Making Healthy Stepfamilies," by Gayle Peterson, Ph.D. MSSW Strengthen the couple's bond: The key to any healthy family system is the mutual love,...

In 1968 when the movie Yours, Mine and Ours appeared, stepfamilies were still somewhat of a novelty. Not any more. An estimated eight million...

Q: I am divorced, and I want to get as far away from my ex as I possibly can. My parents, however, love him....

Stepchildren come to us in all shapes and sizes with individual histories of their own. While the adult partners in a remarriage celebrate their...

I am in need of advice on how to tell my son about his real father. My son is 3 and-a-half years old and...

I was divorced after 11 years of marriage. In those 11 years, I had three beautiful children. Then, the mother left with the kids....

I need help quickly. I probably have the hardest job of step-parenting then anybody. I am raising a step daughter, 9, my daughters from...

Do you think it is wise to seek family counseling regarding blended families before marriage? I am a 38 year old woman with four...