FamilyLife Blended®

Here’s a fun fact for you. In the early years of a blended family the level of stress is typically very high.

Well, of course that’s really not fun at all is it? That’s why you need to know that stress is high for stepfamilies in the beginning. That doesn’t mean that you’ve made a mistake. Merging traditions and parenting styles, personal preferences and backgrounds, and family rules, and all of that stuff is just tough. Not everyone in the house is going to be happy with everything that is taking place. So listen, your family is in process. Over time you’re going to figure some things out. The stress is going to come down and your family harmony is going to go up. So will your sanity at least for a little while.