In the whirlwind of daily life, it’s easy for work and business to quietly consume the time and energy that should be reserved for the people who matter most. Before we know it, our marriage and family are getting whatever’s left over instead of our best. The question isn’t whether we love our spouse and […]
Blended families face unique challenges that nuclear families don’t encounter. The journey of combining two separate family histories, traditions, and relationships into one cohesive unit is both rewarding and complex. Many couples enter this journey with high hopes and expectations, only to discover that the reality requires more patience, grace, and wisdom than they initially […]
As parents, we know separation and divorce affect our kids. We understand the significant impact on their well-being when we marry again. That is one reason co-parenting is a regular topic Blended Kingdom Families addresses. But what if we could hear directly from them? Through our initiative, Blended Kingdom Teens (BKT), we hear teens expressing […]
Most of us look forward to summertime with anticipation and excitement. The kids are out of school which means no more early mornings, homework, and car drop-off and pick-up lines. We get to spend more time with our children, bonus children, and blended family as we enjoy the summer weather, vacations, snow cones, and swimming […]
Dealing with narcissistic individuals, whether in a marriage, blended family, co-parenting, or parenting, can be mentally, spiritually, and emotionally draining. You can often feel alone and rejected in narcissistic relationships, and you may wonder whose perspective of reality is the correct one. However, with valuable education and strategies to help navigate these complex relationships, you […]
Getting married and blending families can be an exciting journey full of ups and downs and twists and turns. Unfortunately, there are hazards and roadblocks, too, and sometimes those can come from our extended family. Our parents, grandparents, siblings, and others may reject our new spouse and any children they bring into the marriage. Unfortunately, […]
In my role as a therapist, I have worked with people who are dealing with various mental health issues, pain of unresolved and processed trauma, and dysfunctional relationships. As someone who specializes in marriage crises and issues, I’ve noticed an increasingly prevalent issue in marriage—narcissism. While society uses that label for anyone with a lack […]
When families begin to blend, siblings and stepsiblings often get along great. They are getting to know each other and enjoy doing activities together. When the newness wears off and everyone settles in, sibling rivalry may creep in. Bringing children together under one roof can shake up family dynamics and breed conflicts. Competition over parental […]
Discussing ex-spouses can be a sensitive topic for blending couples. Divorce can be a gut-wrenching and traumatic season. Even under the best of circumstances, bringing up an ex-spouse in conversation can set your spouse on edge, tinkering on the brink of defensiveness. However, these discussions may be necessary. If one or both of you bring […]
Physical intimacy is an essential aspect of any marriage, but it can be particularly challenging for couples in blended families. When either spouse has been intimate with a previous partner or has experienced sexual trauma, those issues can create walls between husband and wife. If you are remarried and experiencing hardship in your physical intimacy, you […]
