You may not have your kids this Thanksgiving but you can be thankful you’re not sitting across the table from a turkey!
Parenting and Step-Families
How to Become an Adoptive Parent to Your Spouse’s Children
According to the Stepfamily Foundation and its analysis of U.S. Census Bureau statistics, some 1,300 new stepfamilies are forming every day.
How Family Violence Impacts Parenting Matters
Family violence is quite different from domestic violence. It is classified as a criminal act of assault concerning married couples or members of the same family. It can be observed in several forms such as the act of offensive taunts, causing damage or even destroying the property, and denying a family member of financial autonomy.
Ways To Build a Strong & Healthy Bond With Stepchildren
It can be difficult to build a bond with stepchildren if you don’t know what steps to take. Find out how to build a healthy relationship with your stepkids.
WATCH: Does the adoptive parent have the same parental rights as the birth parent during and after divorce?
A spouse who adopts the other spouse’s biological child during a marriage obtains the same parental rights to the child as the biological parent.
How You Can Help Your Child Bond With Their Step-Parent
Patience is the name of the game as child/ste-parent bonding takes commitment and time.
The Dos and Don’ts of Successful Single Parenting
While you will likely face numerous challenges while single parenting, there are ways to make this post-divorce transition easier on your child.
Building a Happily Blended Family
You and your new spouse must help your children to see the positive aspects of their new situation. For example, a blended family offers more family members to love and be loved by your child.
5 Things to Do When Telling Your Children You’re Getting a Divorce
Telling your children is one of the most difficult parts of getting a divorce. The tips that follow will help you prepare for this tough conversation.
Summer Vacationing with One-Half the Money and One Parent
You can offer experiences that create memories. The most memorable times with our parents were experiences that were often simple in nature, but full of emotional connections.
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