Cooperation in the home requires relationships built on respect and communication. This article discusses some ways to deal with responsibility issues.

Is checking-out of your parental role a good decision? This article looks at whether you may be sending the wrong message to your husband and the children you are attempting to create a family with.

Ideas for a peaceful life in the midst of managing and blending your family.

A reflection on the importance of stepmother-natural mother relationships

Children are staying at home a lot longer these days. Learn how to change rules and expectations to address the child who has become an adult.

My personal journey to becoming a stepparent.

Is telling the truth a trait no longer valued? Find out how honesty is learned in the home.

The holidays usually require time with the in-laws. New in-law relationships can be stressful, but considering their perspective may change yours. Read how understanding one another can be valuable in your attempt to become a family.