by Vicky Etherington | Aug 15, 2025 | Blended Family Relations
What is a blended family versus a stepfamily? Is one term better than the other? Or is it simply a matter of preference? For me, the word “blended” feels closer to my personal journey toward creating a family. It feels more inclusive than the term stepfamily, which...
by Julee Peterson | Apr 28, 2020 | Marriage Matters
Getting tired of the same issues that plague your relationship? Are you stuck in a pattern over the same fights? Its likely not because you “married the wrong person” but more than likely a cause of expectations based on how you were parented which result...
by Julee Peterson | Mar 28, 2020 | Approaches, Blended Family Relations, Challenges, Parenting
Whether you’re stuck at home with a blended family or a first family – times like these can become trials of patience. Tempers can get short and attention can wan. For blended families finding ways to make home feel “normal” is difficult,...
by Julee Peterson | Jan 30, 2020 | Blended Family Relations
Blended families are often born out of loss. Loss of attachment. Loss of dreams, loss of stability. The couples’ gain – remarriage – is often the children’s loss. No wonder blended families face three times the difficulties when starting out...
by Julee Peterson | May 24, 2019 | Blended Family Relations, Stepmom Life
Mother’s Day is past. So is Step-Mother’s Day. Sometimes it’s not about perfect timing, but more about perfect trying. Being a stepmom and part of a blended family is about trying your best and not about how (or if) your step-kids love you. Nor does...
