I first met my step-father when I was five, and my brothers were eleven and thirteen. He was not my step-father back then, of course, and would not officially marry my mother for another seven years, ...

Avoiding these harmful statements and focusing on positive, respectful communication, can build a strong, healthy relationship with your step-children Blending families can be a rewarding but ...

Step one in becoming the best possible step-parent is acknowledging and accepting the complexities of your new identity as a step-parent. Whether or not you have children from a previous relationship ...