The Schoolhouse & the Stepfamily -It's Time to Communicate
Get set for school success with tips on how to stay informed about what's going on with your stepchild's or child's school activities Read more.

Tech Savvy Kids
The M Generation at Home
Setting the rules about how many hours the kids can watch TV or use the computer can be an important part of providing balance in their lives. But what do you do when the "other house" has laxer rules than yours. Read more

Shoe Shopping: A Bonding Experience
Back to school shopping doesn't have to be a nightmare - it can be a chance to bond with your stepchildren. Read more

Stepfamilies Are Here to Stay
One third of Americans today live in stepfamilies. Check out our snapshot of today's stepfamilies and find out how we are changing life in America. Read more

ABC Primetime Exposes Stepfamilies on the Brink
Find out why so many people were upset about Diane Sawyer's Primetime special on stepfamilies. This unbalanced and unflattering portrayal of stepfamilies doesn't seem to offer much help to stepfamilies. Read more

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