Always remember that blending a family is a PROCESS, not an EVENT! Nothing is ever "done" -- and you may have to revisit the same issues over and over again.
Sad, but true, I'm afraid.
But don't give up - stick with it! It's so worth it in the end!
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Author of the book: Advice From The Blender: What to know before you blend so nobody gets creamed
Susan Hetrick is the Founder of AdviceFromTheBlender.com, the website dedicated to educating parents about the rewards and challenges of blending families with children. She is also the author of ...
Recent articles by Susan Hetrick
- Just Add Water and Stir: Building Intimacy in a Blended Family
- If you can't be a good example, be a dire warning!
- Parlez-vous stepfamily-ese?
- And my New Year's resolutions are...
- Mother May I? Or, things parents do that drive stepparents up the wall (and vice-versa)
- What do I do NOW? Dealing with the new normal
- A Word of Encouragement for Blended Families
A Word of Encouragement for Blended Families
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As the number of blended families continues to grow in the United States, there has been an increasing demand for information and helpful tips for parents and children in stepfamilies. As a mother and stepmother of teenaged children, Susan Hetrick is the perfect expert to advise families about the anticipated -- as well as unanticipated -- challenges that are created when families blend.
