Blended Family Challenges and Tips to Overcome Them

A blended family, also known as a stepfamily, is a family unit composed of two people with children from previous relationships coming together to start a new family.

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Whether you have a blended family or are looking to start one, it is best to understand the challenges of merging your families.

New To Parenting

Developing relationships with your new family while having no prior experience with parenting can be stressful and overwhelming. 01. Learn more

Relationships With Ex-partners

Biological parents have a right to be involved in their children’s lives, but this can cause tension and strained relationships with your new spouse. 02. Learn more

Parental Insecurities

Watching your step-children not accept you like they love their biological parents can breed resentment and insecurity, as step-parents may compare themselves to biological parents. 03. Learn more

Step-sibling Rivalry

A child may crave attention, compete for dominance or assume their biological father/mother loves their step-sibling(s) more. 04. Learn more

Identity Confusion

As they live and grow closer to a step-parent, there might be feelings of confusion or betrayal toward their biological parent. 05. Learn more

Grief and Loss After Divorce or Death

Grieving the loss of their loved ones or lost relationships can lead to depression and other mental health conditions. 06. Learn more