We were all looking forward to my stepdaughter's birthday celebration. Isn't that the way it goes with kids? They plan and we plan, and we all get excited to celebrate that they're another year older. But then the plans changed. Read how we salvaged the day amidst changing circumstances.
Read MoreIn our blended family, we have three kids running from activity to activity. As I look at our family’s calendar, I find myself asking, “When are we going to see each other?” This article shares four ways our family is staying connected amidst a busy schedule.
Read More"The only constant in life is change." I find this quote by Greek philosopher Heraclitus to be both unnerving and grounding. For a blended family with growing kids, change seems to be ever present.
Our family schedule alters daily and weekly to fit parenting plans, weekend exchanges and our kids' activities. There is truly no day that is the same, and most days do not go as planned. Since this has been our family dynamic for several years now, our kids have become remarkably adaptable and resilient to changes as they come, and for that I'm grateful.
But change is still hard. Even if it's positive.
I don't claim to have the playbook on adapting to change, but we've been intentional about supporting our kids in a few specific ways.
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