Blended families: 5 ways to be a better stepparent
When my husband and I first blended our family, things were a little rough. Luckily, things have gotten much better with time. Here are some of the things we learned.
When my husband and I first blended our family, things were a little rough. Luckily, things have gotten much better with time. Here are some of the things we learned.
Now that my kids are older, here are some of the things I miss the most about when they were adorable toddlers.
If your sweet angel sounds more like a mangy pirate, here are three ways to help clean up their language.
There are some major values and skills I hope to instill in my kids before they hit their adult years.
There’s an old African proverb that states “It takes a village to raise a child”, and these days that proverb has never been more true. Whether we’re related by blood or by intention, families come in all forms, and are only defined by the bonds of love.
Crissi Langwell is the voice of the Village, which she started in 2012. Crissi is a the mother of three kids, ages 18-24, and tells stories of her blended family and other stories related to families and parenting. She is also a Petaluma author of 11 books. You can find out more about her novels at crissilangwell.com.
The Village is also home to other voices, as well, including Stephanie Ansley (a new mom facing the joys of first-time parenthood), as well as Paul Gullixson (a parent and coach of a team of 12-year-olds) and Meg McConahey (a mom with enough experience to have some good laughs about the whole thing).
We welcome all kinds of voices, and you may see some additional viewpoints from other Press Democrat writers and local contributors. Because it truly does take a village.