Blended Family News
About this original series
Emily Bouchard knows that blending two step-families is one of the most challenging things you'll ever attempt!Learn the secrets most step parents will never know about how to successfully blend two families. Give her a half hour of your time a week and this blended family guru will give you useful tips and recommend valuable books and products on a wide range of step-parenting topics, from what to do when you hate your step-kids to conquering conflict in your home. Sign up right now for StepHeroes, Emily's FREE online step parenting tips step parenting tips newsletter at http://www.about-blended-families.com. Subscribers are invited to join in the Ask the Experts teleconference series for free.
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# Episodes
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Rating
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Episodes of Blended Family News
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How to Increase Intimacy in a Stepdating relatio...
Dating after divorce with kids in the mix is kind of like the very talented performer spinning 3 plates all at the same time, one in each hand and one on his chin, each rotating and demanding of his undivided attention. How does he do it?
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Release date
May 27, 2009
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Runtime
05:54
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New Economy Holidays
The Holiday Season, traditionally a time for splurging and generous gift giving, is likely to be difficult for many families this year as they struggle with the new economic realities of job loss , mortgage meltdown and overall financial uncertainty. Parents and children, inundated with irresistible television ads, promotions and dazzling in-store displays, have to face the reality of a scaled-back Holiday Season, even though it's difficult to resist impulse buying when it's meant to be the se...
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Release date
Dec 8, 2008
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Runtime
04:53
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New Economy Holidays
The Holiday Season, customarily 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 general financial insecurity. Parents and children, inundated with enticing television advertisements, promotions and glittering in-store displays, may need to face the reality of a scaled-back Holiday Season, even though it's difficult to resist impulse buying when it's meant ...
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Release date
Dec 8, 2008
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Runtime
04:53
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Holiday Stress? Reduce it Now!
The Holiday season is fast approaching and for many it's a mixed blessing--Holiday Stress mixed with Holiday Cheer.Who isn't charmed with sparkling store displays, eager children, and all the delicious cookies and candies everywhere? And a major high spot is organizing relaxed quality time with family and friends at Holiday dinners and gatherings. There are high hopes and a variety of pressures to ensure joyful celebrations.
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Release date
Nov 14, 2008
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Runtime
04:02
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The 7 Pitfalls of Single Parenting
Today, among the glut of single parenting self help books, it's rare and refreshing to discover one that not only presents exactly what the title offers, but exceeds all expectations with new insight, practical information and success strategies to guide readers through the labyrinth of post-divorce parenthood that helps parents and children not just survive, but thrive. The book is The 7 Pitfalls of Single Parenting: What to Avoid to Help Your Children Thrive After Divorce by Carolyn Ellis.Be...
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Release date
Nov 1, 2008
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Runtime
05:18
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Financial Coping Strategies for Tough Times -- P...
As discussed in the previous article, blended families, along with everyone else, will sooner or later feel the destructive impact of the Wall Street meltdown. Many blended families are feeling the personal anguish of financial strain, helplessness and generalized stress as the repercussions ramifications ripple through our economy. This video offers more tips for families to cope with the present financial crisis we all face.
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Release date
Oct 20, 2008
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Runtime
04:07
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Financial Coping Strategies for Tough Times -- P...
Blended families, along with every other segment of the country, will likely feel the negative impact of the meltdown on Wall Street. No one is exempt from the fallout that has caused the federal government to initiate a multi-billion-dollar bailout to stabilize financial markets and prevent a total collapse. While banks and other monetary institutions will avoid total ruin with the rescue plan, the same is not true for many average families experiencing the personal pain of financial strain a...
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Release date
Oct 20, 2008
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Runtime
03:55
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When Kids Fly Alone
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 animatedly told Emily all the fun things she was going to do with her dad, she explained that she had been making this plane trip every month since her parents divorced.It turns out this pint-sized solo flyer is like millions of other children whom the airlines label, Unaccompanied ...
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Release date
Oct 19, 2008
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Runtime
05:33
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Make Time for the Family Dinner
It’s well documented that kids who eat dinner regularly with their families feel more connected, do better in school and are less likely to be involved in drugs, alcohol, and other dangerous behaviors. But in today’s fast-paced, demanding, busy world, there seems to be little time for getting together and connecting with family, and in blended families with transitioning kids and full schedules, it’s even more challenging. We have the illusion of unity with our pervasive cell phones, text mess...
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Release date
Oct 16, 2008
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Runtime
05:00
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College Graduate Boomerangs
Blended-Families.com present some guidelines for returning graduates and their parents to help spell out expectations and develop a plan for the graduate to transition into independent adult living.
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Release date
Sep 30, 2008
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Runtime
04:54
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