Blended and Step Families

Read the top ten complaints of stepfathers and biomothers.

Read the top ten complaints of stepmothers and biofathers.

Learn the positive and negative aspects of adopting stepchildren.

Learn the positive and negative aspects of adopting your stepchild.

Learn about policies that allow stepparents to gain authority to care for their stepchildren.

Read how to go about getting help to save your stepfamily from disaster.

Find tips on dealing effectively with stepfamily problems that may threaten your marriage and your relationship with the children.

These tips can help you deal with a stepchild who has physical or emotional problems.

Learn how to compromise with your ex when planning special events for your children.

It's especially important that a cross-cultural stepfamily learn to communicate effectively and to respect one another.

Find out how you can help children be close with their grandparents and step-grandparents.

By Elisa Cinelli

If you have stepparent outsider syndrome or are struggling to bond with your stepkids, use these tips to feel more included in your new blended family.

Learn what boundaries to set as a stepparent, when your stepchild comes to visit.

Learn how to get your stepfamily to work together as a family when setting up rules and limits.

Learn how to deal with common disciplinary complications as a stepparent.

Read tips on how to effectively discipline your stepchildren -- without overstepping boundaries.

Learn to work together as a family to overcome conflicts and problems.

Work together with your partner to come up with family values for the household.