Creating a blended family that might comprise biological and stepchildren, your partner’s ex and other extended family members is complex, and it may take some time for strong family relationships to form. One in three marriages is now a remarriage; however, research indicates that more than half of remarriages fail. This worrying statistic suggests the need for stronger support and education of couples who are creating blended or step families. For example, blended and step families are built upon experiences of grief and loss, and each family member will develop different coping strategies to deal with so much change. Issues … Continue reading Blended and step families