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When They Return: The Transition

by Nicole Humphrey

14 Sep 2008 07:27 AM

In 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 Humphrey

13 Sep 2008 10:08 AM

Custody 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. 2

by Nicole Humphrey

11 Sep 2008 05:27 AM

Blending 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. 1

by Nicole Humphrey

09 Sep 2008 07:12 AM

When 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 16th

by Nicole Humphrey

07 Sep 2008 07:55 AM

It'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 Families

by Nicole Humphrey

05 Sep 2008 08:41 AM

Blended 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 Family

by Nicole Humphrey

03 Sep 2008 08:05 AM

Blended 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 Family

by Nicole Humphrey

01 Sep 2008 02:00 PM

Attention 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 Humphrey

27 Aug 2008 05:33 AM

Have 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 Family

by Nicole Humphrey

23 Aug 2008 07:26 AM

If 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.



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