Many adults are getting married with children already in the wings. The result – blended families – can be greatly rewarding, although not without conflict. It is not uncommon these days for couples to pursue remarriage with children already in tow. Blended family statistics show that at least one...

Almost half of American marriages end in divorce and remarriage is common. Therefore it’s not surprising that blended families are becoming common – over 10 million US children live in them. But it is not necessarily easy living in one of these families. Often strong tensions can lead to disruptions....