Building a Step Family
In this article entitled "Building a Step Family," (which originally appeared in Newsday and which now appears on Divorce Interactive.com), Liza Burby has some great tips to help the transition from his and her family and to literally build a step family.

But I Love My Real Mom
An article by Virginia Molgaard, a Family Life Specialist.

Interventions That Work
An article entitled "Interventions that work for stepfamilies".

Mediation
Information on how mediation can be helpful when step families are involved and on how to find a mediator.

New Parent, No New Rules
An article by Virginia Molgaard, a Family Life Specialist.

Prepare for Stepparenthood
A brief - but helpful - article on this topic.

Principles of Good Stepparenting - Lauer
Here are 12 principles of good stepparenting recommended by Robert and Jeanette Lauer.

Step Family Foundation
Information to create a successful step relationship.

Step Family Integration
An article entitled "10 Necessary Steps in Stepfamily Integration" by Dr. Joan D. Atwood.

National Stepfamily Resource Center (NSRC)
National Stepfamily Resource Centre (Stepfamily Association of America) is a national organization dedicated to providing support and guidance to stepfamilies.

Stepparenting Connection, Inc.
A resource organization for step parents to connect with other step parents.

Step Parent Names
An article entitled "Let Children Choose Step Parent Names".

Step Parenting Tips
Information from Baptist Healthcare System.

Ten Commandments for Stepparent
Article entitled "Ten Commandments for Stepparents".

The Ultimate Challenge
An article entitled "Stepfamilies: The Ultimate Challenge" by Alan L. Frankel. 

Tips for Stepfamilies - Visher
Emily and John Visher, the founders of Stepfamily Association of America, provide 15 tips to help stepfamilies cope better.

Tips to Help Step Parents
An article entitled "Tips to Help Stepparents Have Successful Marriages".

Yours, Mine and Ours
An article entitled "Growing Up With Yours, Mine and Ours in Stepfamilies".

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