Blended Families
Becoming part of a blended family means big changes. Try these strategies to help everyone develop and deepen new relationships as you cope with this transition.
It takes time to adjust to—and talk about—changing family structures and the challenges they bring. Here are some resources to help.
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A Blended-Family Celebration
Meet Sesame Street’s new Monster-Fairy Family—and celebrate the new possibilities that a blended family can bring.
A New Family Tradition
Children draw a picture of a new routine or ritual that their new blended family might enjoy together.
What We Share
A printable page for side-by-side coloring and talking about stepsiblings.
Rudy & Abby: Stepsiblings!
New family relationships can be tricky for children to explain.
Becoming a Stepparent
Things to consider when becoming a stepparent.
A Monster-Fairy Problem
A video about the challenges and joys of a blended Muppet family.
Our Blended Family
A blank storybook to help tell your blended family’s story.
Helping Children Handle Change
Tips to help children cope with the challenges of becoming a blended family.
Co-parenting Conversations
Simple conversation starters to develop your parenting partnership.
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