Finding ideas for a special Mother's day can be difficult but taking the extra time to individualize the day for mom is worth it!

Apr 7, 2007 - Cynthia Peterson

The Brady Bunch TV show introduced the world to blended families, but didn't necessarily present the reality.

Feb 16, 2008 - Tina Musial

Experts say that blending a family is no easy feat. Many adults with existing children are not in the least prepared for the conflict about to hit them.

Nov 14, 2010 - Elizabeth Batt

Sibling rivalry is a tough issue for any family but when it involves a blended family and step-siblings, the challenges are far more difficult to resolve.

Apr 25, 2010 - Elizabeth Batt

Families need activities to learn more about eachother. Mealtimes offer this opportunity.

Jan 26, 2007 - Cynthia Peterson

Managing the household of a large blended family can be a challenge. Sharing household responsibilities by assigning age appropriate tasks is both helpful and unifying.

Feb 2, 2007 - Cynthia Peterson

Familiarizing yourself with the possible variables when blending a family will help you facilitate the process

Jan 24, 2007 - Cynthia Peterson

Starting your second family is much different than beginning your first. Children are already present and their feelings and needs must be taken into consideration.

Jan 23, 2007 - Cynthia Peterson

Transitioning into a blended family can seem impossible. Applying these key ideas will increase the chances of building a strong family unit.

Sep 8, 2010 - Melissa Lowery

Blended families mean a shift in birth order, new territorial squabbles, and family rules which might clash. Parents can help kids adapt to new sibling relationships.

Apr 27, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

There's nothing new about "blended" families except the name. Fiction is full of wicked stepmothers, but do they just have a bad press?

Oct 20, 2010 - Vivien Young

Christmas day has the ability to strengthen or to damage the delicate and diverse balance of the vulnerable blended family.

Nov 3, 2010 - Brenda Hearn

New Zealand is a long way off the beaten track; what is the magic of this place so far removed from the busiest spots on earth?

Feb 29, 2012 - Bronwyn Azor

Blending your own essential oils does not have to be complicated. With a bit of knowledge and examples, making blends can be easy and fun.

Nov 22, 2008 - Caren Young

"Just cheer up!" To anyone suffering from depression, nothing could sound more maddening than these three little words.

Mar 6, 2009 - Gina Ramsey

With mainstream media backing away from investigative journalism, activists, artists and musicians at Big Blend are harnessing the power of the internet to affect change.

Mar 15, 2010 - Donna W. Hill

The Treehotel: a unique vacation experience that brings visitors face-to-face with nature and limits their environmental impact with ecofriendly amenities.

Jul 26, 2010 - Kenneth Sleight