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Blended Families

Kids? No Thank You, I'm Not Hungry

Dani Alpert | Posted 05.17.2013 | Divorce
Dani Alpert

I never envisioned a life with kids, but then I went and fell in love with a divorced father of two. Never is a bitchy word. I'm excising it from my v...

'Blending A Family Takes Patience, Patience, And More Patience'

The Huffington Post | Brittany Wong | Posted 05.17.2013 | Divorce

As part of our Blended Family Friday series, each week we're spotlighting a different stepfamily to learn how they successfully blended their two fami...

This Blended Family's Story Is A Bit... Unusual

Posted 05.10.2013 | Divorce

As part of our Blended Family Friday series, each week we're spotlighting a different stepfamily to learn how they successfully blended their two fami...

For Stepmothers Who Dread Mother's Day

Mary T. Kelly, M.A. | Posted 05.10.2013 | Divorce
Mary T. Kelly, M.A.

Yup, this Sunday is Mother's Day and Hallmark and reality are once again on a collision course. Many stepmothers will get their feelings hurt, their hopes dashed, their efforts unacknowledged and that sinking feeling of "why in the world do I even try?"

It Took 'Tears, Disagreements, And Frustration' To Get Here

Posted 05.03.2013 | Divorce

As part of our Blended Family Friday series, each week we're spotlighting a different stepfamily to learn how they successfully blended their two fami...

WATCH: Iyanla Vanzant Exposes How Marriages Are REALLY Destroyed

OWN | Posted 05.01.2013 | OWN

Have you ever felt like an outside force is interfering with your marriage? This is exactly what Sasha the Diva, a popular radio personality from Geor...

Khloe Kardashian's 'Aww' Moment

Posted 04.29.2013 | Divorce

Khloe Kardashian has nothing but love for her blended family. On Sunday, the reality star showed off a sweet photo she took with half-sister Kylie...

Blended Family Friday: Meet Wendy And Arlando's Family

Posted 04.26.2013 | Divorce

As part of our Blended Family Friday series, each week we're spotlighting a different stepfamily to learn how they successfully blended their two fami...

'I Never Knew It Would Be This Hard'

Mary T. Kelly, M.A. | Posted 04.22.2013 | Divorce
Mary T. Kelly, M.A.

The feeling of being an "outsider" and wondering if it will ever go away is almost universal for every childless stepmother I've worked with.

Blended Family Friday: Meet Samara And Jeff's Family

Posted 04.19.2013 | Divorce

As part of our Blended Family Friday series, each week we're spotlighting a different stepfamily to learn how they successfully blended their two fami...

Blended Family Friday: Meet Susan And Peter's Family

Posted 04.12.2013 | Divorce

As part of our Blended Family Friday series, each week we're spotlighting a different stepfamily to learn how they successfully blended their two fami...

REVEALED: What Makes A Good Stepdad

Posted 04.11.2013 | Divorce

What's the secret to being a good stepdad? A new study out of Brigham Young’s School of Social Work delves into what stepchildren say contribute...

WATCH: The Best Time To Introduce The Kids To Your New Love

Posted 04.08.2013 | Divorce

On Friday, HuffPost Divorce bloggers M. Gary Neuman and Mary Kelly stopped by the "Today" show to discuss the complexities of blending two families af...

Blended Family Friday: Meet Amy And Eric's Family

Posted 04.05.2013 | Divorce

As part of our Blended Family Friday series, each week we're spotlighting a different stepfamily to learn how they successfully blended their two fami...

When Kids Dislike Your New Partner

Christine Gallagher | Posted 04.03.2013 | Divorce
Christine Gallagher

They have their whole lives ahead of them and need to be launched as smoothly as possible, even if their imperfect parents are divorced.

Blended Family Friday: Meet Mimi and Stu's Family

Posted 03.29.2013 | Divorce

As part of our Blended Family Friday series, each week we're spotlighting a different stepfamily to learn how they successfully blended their two fami...

The Worst Thing To Say To Stepmoms

Mary T. Kelly, M.A. | Posted 03.27.2013 | Divorce
Mary T. Kelly, M.A.

In over ten years of working with stepmothers, I've rarely met one who would fall under the definition of an "evil stepmother".

Gay Voices' Family Friday: Meet Devon And Emily's Unique Family

Posted 03.22.2013 | Gay Voices

As part of our Family Friday series, every week we spotlight one family, share the story of their love and send lots of love and support to them from ...

Blended Family Friday: Meet Valerie And Brandon's Family

Posted 03.22.2013 | Divorce

As part of our Blended Family Friday series, each week we're spotlighting a different stepfamily to learn how they successfully blended their two fami...

WATCH: What It's Really Like To Be In A Blended Family

Posted 03.21.2013 | Divorce

Bringing two families together after remarriage isn't always easy, but finding happiness and keeping the peace at home can absolutely be done. (Just t...

Blended Family Friday: Meet Jen And Ryan's Family

Posted 03.15.2013 | Divorce

As part of our Blended Family Friday series, each week we're spotlighting a different stepfamily to learn how they successfully blended their two fami...

Blended Family Friday: Meet Nicole And Nick's Family

Posted 03.08.2013 | Divorce

As part of our Blended Family Friday series, each week we're spotlighting a different stepfamily to learn how they successfully blended their two fami...

Why It’s So Hard To Cut Ties With An Ex

Christine Gallagher | Posted 05.05.2013 | Divorce
Christine Gallagher

While it may have been okay in the past for an ex to drop by and play with his kid every evening, a new partner may want some privacy. It can be a tricky balancing act.

Blended Family Friday: Meet Crissy And Jimmy's Family

Posted 03.01.2013 | Divorce

As part of our Blended Family Friday series, each week we're spotlighting a different stepfamily to learn how they successfully blended their two fami...

An Open Letter To Jada Pinkett Smith

Mary T. Kelly, M.A. | Posted 04.27.2013 | Divorce
Mary T. Kelly, M.A.

Reality is often more complicated than we'd like to admit and not every stepmother gets to have a Hollywood ending