Kent DarcieFive Ways to Supporting StepfamiliesWhat do you call the sister of your stepmom’s mother—and who decides? Who has more clout: the 16-year-old who moves into the house or the...
Kent DarcieReflections on my Dad's FuneralMy father’s memorial service has passed. It was a wonderful time of honoring him and God. He was a Christian, father, grandfather,...
-ACD, Stepfamilies, and Covid-19Millions are learning the joys and stresses of living and working together 24/7. Stepfamily pressures including custody, payments...
-True Thanks-givingThanksgiving and Christmas can be challenging for adults with divorced parents. Balancing time between family and extended families...
Kent Darcie Stepfamilies and the Holidays Many adult children of divorce (and their spouses) are networked into a stepfamily. Stepfamilies can add layers of complications to...
Kent Darcie New Help for Remarried Spouses in Stepfamilies Millions of children were raised in stepfamilies. Today many of these kids have grown up and become parents or stepparents in their own...
Kent Darcie Should Divorced Parents Spend Time Together with the Kids on Holidays? Dr. Robert Emery, in his book The Truth About Children and Divorce, lists ten tips for the holidays. Number 7 is: “Consider celebrating...