Sept. 30, 2009 — -- Steve Harvey knows from experience some of the challenges stepfamilies, or what he calls "blended families," face. Together, Harvey and his wife, Marjorie, have blended a ...

What does one do when the worst nightmare of a blended family plays out in public? Duane “Dog” Chapman’s family was plunged ...

When Stepfamilies Don't Mix. By ABC News. April 20, 2006, 9:50 AM. ... Laurie thought it was her job to get Tony's kids to accept her firm control. "When we blended families, ...

They never called each other "stepfather" or "stepson." Steve Doyle, 61, of rural Aledo, Ill., said he learned that patience goes a long way in a blended family, like his own.

Moms in blended families may find that they feel united with one another ... One study found that role ambiguity in stepfamilies significantly increases stress, lowers satisfaction, and contributes to ...

How to make a good blended family — or really screw your kids up for life by Liberty Vittert, Opinion Contributor - 02/07/25 7:00 AM ET ...

Creating harmony in blended families requires acknowledging the unique challenges these families face. Each member brings their own history, expectations, and emotional needs to the new family unit.

In 2023, more than 2.3 million children under 18 lived in stepfamilies, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Advertisement Co-parenting exists on a continuum and occurs when two people ...

In blended families, conflicts over estates can be tense. Unfortunately, if your father designated your stepmom as his sole beneficiary, she has the right to do whatever she wants with his estate. The ...

When my boyfriend and I blended our families and traditions, we realized we needed to form new traditions, too. Elaine Roth. Sat, July 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM UTC. 3 min read.

Blended families are more common in the U.S. than many people realize, as 40% of families have at least one partner with a child from a previous relationship.

When my boyfriend and I blended our families we made sure to honor past traditions. We soon realized that it was important for our new family to create our own traditions.