http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com One challenge that lots of step parents face but not very many will confess is that they do not like one or more of their step children. They are crazy about their partner, they adore their children, and they see that they do not like their stepchildren v... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1231157_35.html 13th November 2009 This week a woman contacted me in great distress about her relationship with her second husband. When I asked her to give me a sentence that fully explains her husband, she chose: "He is controlling". She backed this statement up with all kinds of informa... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1171191_28.html 14th October 2009 Mission and Vision Light the Path to Fulfillment Anyone who chooses to blend two families is on a mission to have a healthy, happy, fulfilling family life experience. That's WHY you choose to become partners in your relationship. The ways that y... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1168619_27.html 13th October 2009 Children see drugs, sex, and violence more then ever� through TV, movies and the internet, and in magazines aimed towards teenagers. Nearly seven years ago, I was a nanny for a household that included five daughters that were seven to eighteen. Th... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1162897_27.html 09th October 2009 Was there ever a time when you were in the middle of a conversation only to have it unexpectedly turn into an argument? Have you ever said something nice to someone dear to you, only to be met with a startlingly angry response? Chances are, particularly i... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1160366_41.html 08th October 2009 I was very honored not to long ago to be a guest on the radio program "Tell the Truth, Faster" (www.tellthetruthfaster.com). In the program a woman phoned in with a common complaint about her former spouse. She did not like how he would overwhelm their gr... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1153396_35.html 06th October 2009 A mother talks to her son about his dirty dishes in the sink. A dad punishes his daughter for talking back and not being respectful. A step mother bites her tongue as her stepdaughter curses at her. A stepfather tells his wife how she ought to punish her ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1149548_27.html 05th October 2009 Dear Emily, I am beginning to resent that I entered into this marriage with a guy where all of his energy is focused on raising his daughter, fighting his custody legal battle and work. I think that I have for love and kindness is my puppy, and he believ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1147547_35.html 05th October 2009 One challenge that lots of step parents run into but not very many will admit is that they aren't fond of one of their step kids. They adore their partner, they adore their children, and they find themselves particularly challenged by the behavior of thei... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1127175_35.html 28th September 2009 First of all, what is Step Dating and what should you know about it? Step Dating is dating that occurs when one or both parties involved have children. It is unlike other dating because it automatically involves more than just the two of you -- the needs ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_763139_35.html 21st January 2009 Jacqueline's book, A Career Girl's Guide to Being a Step-Mom, is much needed and represents a growing population -- single, independent, career minded, intelligent women who are discovering themselves involved with men who already have children. The i... http://www.articlealley.com/article_746441_35.html 09th January 2009 Today, countless women have shattered the glass ceiling in their business lives. Climbing the ladder is not easy; it is the result of many years of hard work, sincere dedication to education and advanced job training, and an intense focus that often puts ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_743133_36.html 08th January 2009 Today, countless women have shattered the glass ceiling in their professional lives. Climbing the ladder isn't easy; it is the result of many years of hard work, sincere dedication to education and advanced job training, and a laser beam focus that often ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_735744_36.html 05th January 2009 The Holiday Season, traditionally a time for splurging and generous gift giving, is likely to be a challenge for many families this year as they struggle with the new economic realities of job loss , mortgage meltdown and overall financial insecurity. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_710074_35.html 03rd December 2008 The Holiday season is fast approaching and for many it's a mixed blessing--Holiday Stress mixed with Holiday Cheer. Who isn't captivated by glittering store displays, excited children, and all the delicious cookies and candies everywhere? And a major h... http://www.articlealley.com/article_700041_27.html 01st December 2008 The Holiday season is fast approaching and for many it's a mixed blessing--Holiday Stress mixed with Holiday Cheer. Who isn't captivated by glittering store displays, excited children, and all the tempting cookies and candies everywhere? And a major hi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_693944_27.html 25th November 2008 The title of the very first lesson in Michelle Farias' book, 25 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR CHILD HEALTHY AND SUCCESSFUL - Lessons from a School Counselor, says it all. It is the foundation of her work as explained in her book as well as on her website: www.Parent... http://www.articlealley.com/article_687641_27.html 17th November 2008 Today, among the overloaded clutter of single parenting self help books, it's rare and refreshing to discover one that not only delivers just what the title offers, but exceeds all expectations with new insight, realistic information and success strategie... http://www.articlealley.com/article_682158_27.html 04th November 2008 Its well documented that children who eat dinner consistently with their families feel more attached, perform better in school and are less likely to be involved in drugs, alcohol, and other risky behaviors. But in todays fast-paced, taxing, busy world, t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_666870_27.html 15th October 2008 On a recent inter-state flight, Emily Bouchard, founder of Blended-Families.com, had the pleasure of sitting next to a lovely 12-year-old girl who was flying alone to spend a long weekend with her father. After she excitedly told Emily all the enjoyable t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_661116_27.html 10th October 2008 As discussed in the previous article, blended families, along with all families, will eventually feel the negative impact of the Wall Street meltdown. Many blended families are feeling the personal anguish of financial strain, powerlessness and generalize... http://www.articlealley.com/article_657795_19.html 06th October 2008 Blended families, along with every other segment of the country, will likely experience the negative impact of the meltdown on Wall Street. No one is exempt from the fallout that has caused the federal government to step in with a multi-billion-dollar bai... http://www.articlealley.com/article_655684_19.html 06th October 2008 Award-winning actor and current star of 30 Rock, Alec Baldwin's well-documented divorce from Academy-Award-winning actress, Kim Basinger, and subsequent contentious and spiteful custody battle for their daughter, Ireland, is chronicled in his hot-off-the-... http://www.articlealley.com/article_655175_27.html 02nd October 2008 Easier said than done of course--thats why its called step "WARS". What I love about this work is that it covers the entire spectrum of life in adult step-families, from everything you might expect to everything that you could not possibly anticipate. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_654461_35.html 01st October 2008 Step Wars, by Grace Gabe, MD and Jean Lipman-Blumen, PhD, begins with the scenario of the excited and happy older couple, unprepared for the reaction to their second marriage, and having their happiness shattered by the unexpected, negative respon... http://www.articlealley.com/article_646717_35.html 23rd September 2008 Step Wars, by Grace Gabe, MD and Jean Lipman-Blumen, PhD, starts off with the scenario of the excited and happy older couple, unprepared for the reaction to their second marriage, and feeling blindsided by the unforeseen, negative responses of the... http://www.articlealley.com/article_645373_35.html 23rd September 2008 How often have you heard of empty nesters, either divorced or widowed, falling in love and marrying and thinking to yourself, "how fabulous and how perfect?" After raising a family, it's now their chance to have a dream relationship, where they can focus ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_640951_35.html 17th September 2008 In any marriage, even the most loving and harmonious, there will be times when there are disagreements, and the manner that couple resolves conflict determines the health, vibrancy and longevity of the marriage. Many couples mistakenly believe their marri... http://www.articlealley.com/article_636401_35.html 12th September 2008 In any marriage, even the most supportive and harmonious, there are times when there are disagreements, and the manner that couple resolves conflict determines the welfare, vibrancy and staying power of the marriage. Many couples mistakenly believe their ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_635034_35.html 11th September 2008 The increasing rate of repetitive stress injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome from typing and keyboard use have made numerous people wonder if there is an alternative out there to standard keyboards. Every profession has its supplies and tools of the trade... http://www.articlealley.com/article_629491_36.html 09th September 2008 In any marriage, even the most loving and harmonious, there are disagreements, and the way the couple resolves conflict affects the health, vibrancy and longevity of the marriage. Many couples mistakenly believe their marriage has no chance of success i... http://www.articlealley.com/article_628632_41.html 08th September 2008 Thousands of over-joyed college graduates and proud moms and dads attended the ceremony called graduation during the past few months. The next step may be just as thrilling as the graduate enters the adult world of work, and family and financial indepe... http://www.articlealley.com/article_573149_27.html 10th July 2008 Have you ever needed instant expert information and suggestions on the important issues and challenges facing parents these days as they help their children towards successful adulthood? Obviously, being a parent has become a more involved task not on... http://www.articlealley.com/article_573088_27.html 10th July 2008 The title of the very first lesson in Michelle Farias' book, 25 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR CHILD HEALTHY AND SUCCESSFUL - Lessons from a School Counselor, sums up her 20 years of work. It is the cornerstone to her work as explained in her book as well as on her ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_571702_35.html 07th July 2008 Father's Day, June 15, is almost here. It's a unique time when so many dads are treated like kings and honored by their kids with expressions of love, respect and admiration. There's no denying the importance of a father in a kid's life, and these day... http://www.articlealley.com/article_555087_27.html 11th June 2008 Every blended family is unique with its own special history, make up and nature. The distinctions between families are diverse and complex and this may be what makes us curious about how other blended families function. * What do they look like? * ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_533030_35.html 08th May 2008