Twelve Mistakes to Avoid in Stepparenting

Most people go into a blended family situation desperately wanting to make it work.

They've previously suffered from a relationship loss, either by divorce or death, and don't go easily into a new alliance, especially because children—theirs, the new spouse's, or both—are involved.

But regardless of how hard they struggle with major issues, the men and women who have created and lived in blended families say it often is the little things that trip you up and lead to the big fallout.

According to many experts, over half of all remarriages end in divorce.

Below are twelve ways in which people trip in stepfamilies. Become aware of these potential stumbling blocks so you can keep both your balance and your blended family intact.

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