Families Today and Tomorrow: Stepfamilies
Given the number of divorces and remarriages that take place in the United States each year, stepfamilies have increasingly become a common family form in 21st century America. But as with families in general, there is no single, iron-clad definitio...
Remarriage and Stepfamilies: Making the Stepfamily Experience Positive
Despite what can at times seem like an overwhelming number of obstacles, the stepfamily experience can be a positive one for adults and children alike.
Remarriage and Stepfamilies: Challenges for Stepchildren
The process of becoming part of a stepfamily can be very challenging for children, especially if their parents have divorced. In some cases, children feel resentment towards a new stepparent suddenly taking on the role of authority figure. They m...
Remarriage and Stepfamilies: Challenges for Stepparents
Many adults struggle with their new and sometimes very challenging stepparent role, especially if they have never been a parent before.