Don't be a 'many times' married mum.... ( Archived) (25)

Karma3: Very well put Aberfoyle - my sentiments EXACTLY.

Steveno: Blended families are becoming more commonplace. It is estimated that one in three children are in a blended family situation. When families merge together there is an incredible amount of change and with change comes resistance. Adjusting to two part-time environments can be very difficult for kids.

If you are feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of blending two families together, coaching can help. A coach can provide you with the tools you need to make this a smoother transition for your family.

Blended families come in different shapes and sizes. There are single parents with kids who marry someone with no kids, and there are single parents with kids who marry someone who also has kids. There are situations where a spouse has passed away and the remaining spouse, with children, marries someone with kids - or without.

It is not uncommon for couples to want to start their own family. Adding a new baby to a blended family can create jealousy issues and added stress.

Many families who find themselves in any one of these situations often feel overwhelmed and unsure where to turn to for help. While some families can get through these times of adjustment on their own, others need help to cope and adjust.

jbibiza: .... and I constantly see people involving their kids in their dating relationships... 2 or 3 dates with someone and they´re introducing the kids into the mixture...

Kids have a tough enough time dealing with their own issues of growing up without being drug through several relationships that their parents choose to have.