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What is it? The Brady Bunch or Cinderella’s problems with a wicked stepmother and stepsisters, or in today’s world a wicked stepfather and step brothers? Following a death or divorce 79% of men and 75% of women remarry. Approximately 60% of these marriages involve children. Blending families is much harder and more complex than it seems. Let Catholic Family Service help with the following issues so you can increase the odds of getting that blend right.

  • Assessing the real situation.
  • Dealing with marriage and loss.
  • Dealing with divided loyalties.
  • Discipline and everyone’s role within it.
  • Religious practices.
  • The development of new traditions.
  • Forming new interpersonal relationships.
  • Strengthening the marriage.

One in three Americans is now a step family member. There is help for individuals, couples, and families that are struggling with the complicated process of blending. For further information on counseling or possible groups, please contact one of our professionals at any Catholic Family Service agency.