A Blended Family Vacation- We believe both the children and the parents enjoy the quality time spent over extended vacation periods. Travel and "settling in" becomes less of an issue for our family then.
Ask The Expert- Ask your questions of The Family Corner.com experts. Maybe yours will appear here too! Susan Wilkens-Hubley, owner of The Second Wive's Club, is ready to answer your questions about blended family issues.
Children's Feelings Of Loyalty in Stepfamilies- While we are forming a stepfamily I entered my marriage expecting instant loyalty from the children. I wanted our stepfamily to appear as a normal family. Yet our stepfamily became an interesting mix of personalities with different routines, habits and expectations of each other.
Do's & Don'ts - Dedicated To Successful Stepfamilies!- Do be proactive, not reactive. Give the kids as much time as they need (within reason) to adjust to the new stepfamily life. Communicate openly.and honestly. Honesty will never come back to haunt you.
Help - New Step Mom- I am a 21 year old mature female who is involved with a very
loving 32 year old separated man with a 4 year old daughter.
I have a few problems, that I really need some advice on, mainly
cause my mother died when I was 13 and I have no one to ask for
advice on these things.
How To Be A Successful Summer-Time Stepmom- Many stepmoms have their stepkids more often in the summer or they have them the entire time. Some stepmoms do not have their own children so this can be quite a shock to the system if you are not prepared!
Mom or Step-Mom?- I don't feel like their step-Mom. I am a full-time mother to them. They call me by my first name most of the time, but I wish there were an alternative to it. I have never felt comfortable being called Mom because they have a Mom, but I'm starting to rethink it. Any ideas?
Taking It All Personally As A Step Mom- I am writing this article after spending over ½ of my entire
summer with my stepchildren. In early July we rallied to
have my step kids here, over and above the court ordered
visitation schedule for a number of reasons.
The Benefits Of Being A Step Mom- You read my title and think to yourself... "Are there *really* any benefits to being a stepmother"? After all, we are the ones with warts on our noses and hairy chins who cackle while boiling our stepchildren!
The Sacrifices Of A Stepmom- If you are already a stepmom, or you are a stepmom-to-be, this article might help you weed through what you should and should not expect to sacrifice as a human being who happens to be mate to a man with children, adult or young.
What Have I Gotten Myself Into?- As I sit and type this I am literally thinking "What have I gotten myself into?" even four years and a baby later. As a stepmom, I find it difficult even today adjusting to the many changes and sacrifices I have made in effort to blend our family successfully.
What To Expect From Your Stepkids- All relationships are based on expectations. Even those with children. When I first became stepmom I wasn't sure as to what I could expect from my stepkids. I think I expected things to be as kosher now as they were back then. Well, I was mistaken.
Fourth of July!
July 4th is almost here. Celebrate Independence Day this year with crafts, recipes and plenty of other ideas. Here are a few examples to get you started...
Fun Picture Riddles Help with Letter Recognition: Scholastic has done it again, releasing yet another fabulous book in its popular I Spy series. This time Jean Marzollo's witty riddles married with Walter Wick's vibrant photographs make for a fun and engaging read for children of all ages. Through the seemingly magical power of rhyme and repetition, children will obtain several early reading skills without even trying!
Family Matters Radio
FMR is a nationally syndicated radio program developed to help you live your best life, hosted by Caroline & Jacquie. No rants and raves - you get enough of that from your kids. Choose a segment below to begin listening!
Fun Picture Riddles Help with Letter Recognition
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