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Sidestepping blending blunders (or at least trying to)…

Sidestepping blending blunders (or at least trying to)…

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...
Good Enough Step-Parenting

Good Enough Step-Parenting

by Julee Peterson | Jun 24, 2018 | Approaches, Blended Family Relations, Parenting

It may seem counter-intuitive, but being less involved as a stepparent is more beneficial to your Blended Family than always trying to be a perfect parent. With that said, it doesn’t mean to disengage from the solid responsibilities of step-parenting and daily...

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