Jun 20, 2018 | Conflict and Emotions
Parents with several children know about the fights and arguments that occur among siblings. Especially when there is a blended family – the fights are more frequent until they learn how to use conflict resolutions skills. Stepsiblings clash because they are...
Jun 20, 2018 | Blended Families, Conflict and Emotions
Developing a relationship with anyone can be tedious and reeked with pitfalls, much less, if that relationship is with a half sibling. Living in tight spaces, having to see that person almost every minute of every day, can drive you up the wall. Your new stepparent...
Jun 20, 2018 | Conflict and Emotions
Families with multiple children are fully aware of the realities of sibling rivalry, and blended families usually see more instances of it. Step siblings are usually weighing each other and protecting turf. Some children want to maintain their normalcy while others...
Jun 20, 2018 | Conflict and Emotions
Fostering an easygoing atmosphere after joining two separate family units can be tricky. It is like trying to negotiate a peace agreement between North and South Korea. After a divorce, children can be a bit hard to handle and their behavior can be abrasive. No...
Jun 19, 2018 | Conflict and Emotions
With the prevalence of divorce in today’s society, there is also an increase of hurt children walking around with behavioral problems. Children are often the ones who suffer the most when families split. Divorce can cause them to become a shadow of their former...
Jun 19, 2018 | Conflict and Emotions
Overcoming parenting differences in a blended family can be challenging, but it is not impossible. Oftentimes, when two adults come together to raise children, they do not clarify which parenting style they will use. This can cause confusion, arguments, and improper...
