Blending families is tough.  And every situation is different.  It’s no wonder the success statistics for second marriages are so grim.  But there’s hope.  As the saying goes, “knowledge is power” and these days it’s easier to access information to help a blended family survive and thrive. One such source of information is the book Blended Family Advice: A Step-By-Step Guide to Help Blended And Step Families Become Strong and Successful by Shirley Cress-Dudley.  Shirley is a licensed counselor with a master’s degree in Family Studies and another in Education.  More importantly, she’s a member of a blended family. In […]