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Blended Family? The 5 Secrets of Effective Step Parenting

July 08th, 201104:18 PM ET

By Empowering Parents

Parenting is never easy, but when you have a blended family—with bio-kids and stepkids, your spouse's ex, and other extended family members thrown into the mix—things can get very difficult very quickly. We receive questions every week in Empowering Parents from readers who ask: "How can I discipline my stepkids effectively and get their r...
Teen Troubles Can Ignite Marital Troubles

January 10th, 201102:20 PM ET

By Mark Gregston

Famed humorist and author Mark Twain once said, “When a child turns 13, put them in a box. Cut a hole in the box to pass in food and water. When they turn 16, plug up the hole.” Unfortunately, teen troubles aren’t that easy to solve, and they can strain all of the relationships in the family . . . especially the parent’s marriage. I receiv...
The Do's and Don'ts of Divorce for Parents

January 29th, 201010:28 AM ET

By Empowering Parents

An important note from James: Divorce is a very complex occurrence that takes place within the family. This article will not attempt to cover all of the many nuances and intricacies involved in dealing with children who are experiencing a divorce. There are therapists who deal specifically with divorces as well as many books written on the effects...
Teen Struggles Can Lead to Marital Struggles

October 15th, 200904:13 PM ET

By Mark Gregston

Have you ever thought how hard a crisis with a difficult teenager can be on your marriage? Really hard! It can even lead to divorce. So, I'd like to discuss some proactive steps that husbands and wives can take to fight against this tendency, since it needs to be something they are aware of as they are dealing with a struggling teen. Aft...