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Avoiding the Holiday Custody Tug of War

Getting Real With Shadra Bruce I was in the store the other day and they’re already clearancing costumes and preparing to put out Christmas trees and ornaments. It’s September, but if…

4 Steps to Resolving Issues in a Blended Family

Building a healthy blended family takes time, effort, and patience.…

Disciplining As A Team

You and your spouse can team up to make discipline work effectively, no matter what the age of your kids.…

Blending Traditions

The holidays are a great opportunity to build strength in your family.…

Happy Father’s Day!

Almost every man has the ability to be a father, but it takes a very special man to fill the role of step dad. Step dads are in a child’s…

No Half Ways

Siblings with different parents can still be part of one family unit and not treat each other differently because of their biology.…

Blending Families So Kids Aren’t Casualties

Taking your blended family from a group of strangers living as roommates to a loving family unit isn't easy, but it does require the help of all the adults involved!…

Assigning Chores in a Blended Family

When you're building a newly blended family, household chores are one tool you can use to get everyone on the same team.…

Managing Discipline in Blended Families

It's difficult to strike a balance when disciplining kids in a blended family, but there are steps you can take to make it fair.…