Blended Family Vacations – How to be Successful

Submitted by Shirley Cress Dudley You and your new spouse/boyfriend are wondering what to do about a vacation…  Do you have the fantastic idea of taking your newly blended family on a three-week car ride all around the United States? Uh oh… maybe you haven’t thought this through.                        Your spouse/boyfriend is asking if maybe we [...]

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Top Ten Signs You Have A Successful Blended Family

Submitted by Shirley Cress Dudley 1- You and your spouse have clear house rules that apply to all blended family members Yes, this means that house rules don’t change when you are tired, or your spouse is out of town.  Both biological children and stepchildren all follow the same rules.  It really does help when [...]

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Surviving the First 90 Days in a Blended Family

Submitted by professional counselor, Shirley Cress Dudley No Less Love Remind everyone, at least daily, that there is no less love in a blended family. Everyone who was a valued family member before the “merge” is still a valued family member. Each loved member of the family is still loved. A blended family provides the [...]

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