Children are staying at home a lot longer these days. Learn how to change rules and expectations to address the child who has become an adult.

Stepmothers have a particular challenge when balancing their desire to be accepted with their responsibility to foster independence in their stepchildren.

Is telling the truth a trait no longer valued? Find out how honesty is learned in the home.

Stepparents can easily become stressed over the work of blending the family. Learn how to recognize if yours is common or serious enough to get help.

Abraham Maslow published his pyramid of human needs in 1943 but they are just as relevant for today's stepparent. See how the hierarchy can help you to better understand and prioritze the basic needs of every individual.

A stepparenting reality check...remembering what you signed up for!

Stepmothers start out with a bad rap from folklore, movies, television and even the cartoons seen by our children. Read more about this stereotyping.

Many women enter a relationship without ever discussing finances. It's magical thinking to believe these matters will fall into place without some deliberate attention. Here are some tips for having the "money talk".

Ideas for a peaceful life in the midst of managing and blending your family.

Membership in the stepmother's club is different than that of other organizations. You are in a position of instant leadership.