Topic: Stepfamilies

Step Families and Children of Blended Families

in Parenting / Family

Websites offer resources and readings for those who are starting blended families, parents of stepfamilies and children of blended families. Some of the sites contain articles on blended families, stepfamily effects and provide step family resources. Articles are written in clear and concise language and offers information about all the different stages forming a stepfamily and the challenges parents and children face.


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The KidsHealth team of top-notch editors and medical reviewers develops a wide array of topics about medical, emotional, and developmental issues of children and their families. KidsHealth has separate areas for kids, teens, and parents - each with its own design, age-appropriate content, and tone. The Dealing with Feelings section for kids on the Kidshealth website has articles about dealing with divorce, stepfamily effects, foster families, and adoption. The teen section has an article for children of blended families about stepparents.

This site offers sections on stepfamily law, research findings, a reviews of books and frequently asked questions about stepfamily effects and what is a blended family. The language used is somewhat based in research jargon, but is readable to a general audience.