amy@daretoparent.com

There are so many assumptions about blended family life. Some are harmless. Others can create a lot of pressure when real family life doesn't unfold the way we expected. One of the most common assumptions I hear from couples is this: Once everyone is living together, we'll settle in and become a bonded family. It sounds reasonable. After all, you're finally under one roof. You're creating a home together. Surely the relationships will naturally fall into place. But that's not