May 2009, Blended & Step Family Newsletter

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Well, we’ve made it through Mother’s Day, heading towards graduation time and Father’s Day.  This time of year is often difficult for blended families.  I want to take the opportunity to thank all of you stepmoms and stepdads for:

• Caring for your spouse’s kids
• Celebrating step kid’s birthdays and graduations
• Showing up for games, recitals, award’s ceremonies and other special events
• Wiping noses, changes diapers, and kissing “boo-boos” (for those of you that have step little ones.)
• Ignoring their frowns, rolled eyes and folded arms, when you care for your step kids.  (Deep inside they appreciate the attention, even though it’s quite unpopular to acknowledge it.)

Thank You for caring for another’s child, as if they were your own.  You are the heroes of the blended families.

Happy Mother’s Day, Happy Father’s Day… I appreciate and thank you for your patience, love and persistence in caring for your blended families.

Changes based on Requests from You!

• I’ll try to write the newsletter twice a month, instead of once a month.  I appreciate your comments and interest- Thank you!
• Blended Family Advice now has a Reader’s Forum to answer your questions on line.  If you submit a question in the “Contact Me” section, the answer will appear in the Reader’s Forum page, www.BlendedFamilyAdvice.com/freearticlesandadvice
• Check out our new Blog: http://www.blendedfamilyadvice.blogspot.com/

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