We all like to know what is expected of us, especially regarding our family roles. Step-parents often discover that the ambiguous nature of their...
Stepfamilies are on the increase and, with much love and hard work, a blended family home can be a happy and positive place to be. "We were in love...
A malignant brain tumour took my brother’s life. Jim was vibrant and athletic until his illness; his decline was heartbreaking. When he lost his hard...
Like many families today, when I said “I do” at my wedding, three came as the package! Gary’s first wife had died of cancer. Sandy and Matt were just...
When a stepfamily is made up of children whose parents have previously divorced, there is often another parent - or parents - on the scene. This can...
Often, I relive the adventure of whacking through brush “on safari” in the woods with my step-grandsons, Andrew and Aaron. Investing time in our...
We’ve recently become a blended family. As a new step-parent, what can I do to make the transition as smooth as possible for everyone concerned?...
