Clinical psychologist Leilani Jennings and journalist Rebecca LaVally have been writing about stepfamily issues since 1997 to help people understand what works and what doesn't in blended families. Their guidance is based on current research and thinking in the field, on Dr. Jennings' stepfamily workshops and clinical experience, on questions from readers of their "Stepfamily Tips" newspaper column and on their own life experiences as moms or stepmoms of a total of 10 children..

Here you will find Ten Key Tips for Stepfamilies, Stepfamily Stages: A Thumbnail Sketch, Emotions Commonly Experienced by Stepchildren, Tips for Stepkids and Questions & Answers. This website is intended as a resource for information regarding the blending of families with feedback from visitors.