"You presented some great issues to consider. I am grateful to you for easing my mind on this sensitive subject. Thank you for your guidance and suggestions." - Lesia, blended family mom

"Thank you Shirley. We will continue to try to stay focused on the present and future and try to let go of the past.  You are simply awesome for all of your help!" - Debbie, stepmom

"You've been so helpful; we really appreciate your guidance."- Susan and Richard, step parents

"Thank you.  I will follow the advice that you gave.  I appreciate it." -Meisha, stepmom

"Blended Family Advice is beneficial to me and my wife (who are in our first marriage.) ... things like focusing on us first, and agreeing better on finances and more."  - Richard Barnes, attorney and author of Estate Planning for Blended Families: Providing for Your Spouse & Children in a Second Marriage (Nolo Press 2009).

"Thanks for making a difference." -Randall

"I really appreciate you taking the time to give me answers to my questions. Also, I really enjoy reading everything you write." - Nicola H.,  Stepsibling

"Thanks for all your advice, you're an angel! We will continue to try to stay focused on the present and future and try to let go of the past.  You are simply awesome for all of your help!" - Debbie, stepmom

"Shirley, your advice is so helpful and insightful." - Peggy, step mom

"Thank you for your valuable insight and advice, it's been extremely helpful." - Susan, stepmother

"You're website has been so helpful with the different lists of 'Do's and Don'ts'. It's quite validating and reassuring to a person like me." -Deja, blended mom

"Keep on doing what you're doing, Shirley. You're brightening things for all those kids out there trying to figure out what's going on in divorces and remarried families. God Bless."- Lorne

"Keep on changing the world...one blended family at a time, by supporting and building them up!" -Louise

"If I have a blended family in need of coaching, I'll send them to you. "- Coach Dee Kite

"I appreciate the work you do with families!  Thanks for being the voice that is needed"  Mark Hundley, Speaker, Author, Psychotherapist, Life Coach

"I wish I had an army of someone like you considering the kids I work with and the families.  Keep it up."- Jeff Wolfsberg, Teen and Family Expert, Speaker, Alcohol and Drug Educator

I'll use your book, Blended Family Advice, with my clients, it's much needed."- Kara Tamanini, Therapist and Author

"Shirley Cress Dudley is one of the most caring professionals in the stepfamily arena I have had the privilege to speak with."  Tricia Powe, Talk Show Host-Stepfamily Straight Talk, founding director of StepFamily Straight Talk

Are you struggling in your step family?

It's time to begin again.

It's time to put the past behind you.

The mistakes made in your step family last year should be forgotten.

It's time to try new methods to help your blended family become strong and successful.

If what you tried didn't work last year- why keep doing the same thing this year?

Warning: Over 60% of Stepfamilies End in Divorce

• Do you and your new spouse argue about how to parent the kids?
• Does your ex-spouse sabotage your relationship with your new love?
• Does the look of complete helplessness in your child create a sense of despair in you?
• Are you struggling to create a sense of unity in your new stepfamily?

Hi, I'm Shirley Cress Dudley.
I'm a licensed professional counselor with two master's degrees.  One in marriage and family counseling, and another in education.  As an author, speaker and family coach to individuals, couples and families, I have listened to countless families struggle to have a happy and successful blended family. 

I understand how you feel about the difficulties of living in a blended family, because I have lived in a blended family myself, with 5 kids- 2 biological and 3 step kids.  I have experienced some of the same struggles, pain and frustrations that you have.  With many hours of research, and some trial and error, I have figured out many solutions to your needs. I have heard the good stories, the horrible experiences and the just plain funny ones.

I want to save you time and unnecessary stress by giving you the solutions to your blended family concerns.    Over 60% of blended families will end in divorce.  Let me help your family not be a part of those statistics:

• Learn to clearly communicate your desires, wants and needs
• Discover ways to parent each biological and step child equally
• Blend your unique family into a strong, lasting unit
• Develop finances that both of you agree is fair and logical

Blended Family Advice Survival Kit 

Blended Family Survival Kit
This Kit contains everything your blended and step family needs to grow strong and successful and have fun doing it! 

Your survival kit includes:

• Autographed and dedicated copy of Blended Family Advice - The Book, with four bonus reports.
• $50.00 (USD) off your next coaching session with Shirley Cress Dudley.
• Dinner Discussion Cards (Cards to encourage blended family conversations at meal time.)
  
• Couple's Coupons (Certificates that will help strengthen your marriage.
  

I wish you and your blended family many years of happiness and success. Send me your success stories, as you read through this helpful material.  

P.S. Don't wait until your blended family is in distress and your marriage is in trouble. Act now and order your Blended Family Survival Kit.