Recent Parents Blog | Blended Families (See Also Single Parenting Blog) PostsWhen They Return: The Transitionby Nicole Humphrey14 Sep 2008 07:27 AMIn the Blended Family section, I tend not to focus on a lot of custody or divorce issues, simply because the focus of this blog is supposed to be on blended families, step families and the uniting of two established families. Custody Issues: What's Wrong When They Get Home?by Nicole Humphrey13 Sep 2008 10:08 AMCustody is such a huge issue both in the single parenting world and the step family or blended family world. It was difficult to decide which category to put this in, but since blended families are usually faced with multiple custody issues, I thought this the best place. Yours, Mine and Ours - Having a Baby in a Blended Family pt. 2by Nicole Humphrey11 Sep 2008 05:27 AMBlending families is difficult all by itself, but try adding a baby to the mix and you might just find yourself back at square one with the dynamics of the family. Yours, Mine and Ours - Having a Baby in a Blended Family pt. 1by Nicole Humphrey09 Sep 2008 07:12 AMWhen you blend a family, you often wind up with a much larger family, because some of the kids are his and some of them are hers. But what happens when you are ready for an "ours"? Having a baby in a blended family can be tricky and being sensitive to all those involved is important. National Step Family Day is September 16thby Nicole Humphrey07 Sep 2008 07:55 AMIt's just over a week away, National Step Family day is celebrated in the United States on September 16th. It is a day to honor and celebrate the step family and blended families all over and the step mothers and fathers who become parents to every child in the family. Great Movies for Blended Familiesby Nicole Humphrey05 Sep 2008 08:41 AMBlended families are definitely becoming a popular family unit, and suddenly there is a spike in books, songs, television shows and movies produced primarily for them. There are dozens of movies to pick from if you are looking for a good movie for your blended family to watch. The Teenager and the Blended Familyby Nicole Humphrey03 Sep 2008 08:05 AMBlended families can be complicated, and they definitely take some getting used to. It is normal to have growing pains. Some of the most difficult struggles a blended family can face is when there is a teenager involved. ADHD in a Blended Familyby Nicole Humphrey01 Sep 2008 02:00 PMAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) comes in many shapes and sizes, and is a challenge in any family. Is a Blended Family Normal?by Nicole Humphrey27 Aug 2008 05:33 AMHave you ever wondered if living in a blended family is normal? Have you ever wondered why sometimes it feels as if you are all alone and that nobody understands what it is like for you? Personal Stories in a Familyby Nicole Humphrey23 Aug 2008 07:26 AMIf you thought I was going to get all personal and share secrets from within the walls of a blended family, guess again. That isn't my point to this article at all. In fact, I want to focus more on the situations that have brought me to where I am right now. Recent Blog Comments Michele Cheplic says... "Nobleman, I don't think experts are suggesting you cut them off from candy "cold turkey." Moderation is key." Michele Cheplic says... "A trip to the police station for stealing--now there's a novel approach." |
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