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Step Siblings

This site provides articles that will provide resources and help for the blended families of the 21st century. Educators, parents , and even siblings will be able to find information that will help in understanding the new roles and responsiblities of step siblings.

Latest articles in Step Siblings

 Siblings Obligated to Help Biological Siblings Over Half-Siblings

A Pew Research report says that 30% of all adults have a step or half-sibling of whom they felt less obliged to help, than their biological counterparts.

Jan 22, 2011 – Elizabeth Batt

Step-Siblings From Hell – Expert Advice for Parents and Children

With appearances on Oprah and The O'Reilly Factor, Dr. Durre in a one-on-one interview, shares expert advice on coping with step-siblings from hell.

Dec 12, 2010 – Elizabeth Batt

A Blended Family Takes Preparation and Foresight Experts Say

Experts say that blending a family is no easy feat. Many adults with existing children are not in the least prepared for the conflict about to hit them.

Nov 14, 2010 – Elizabeth Batt

Step and Half-Siblings Impact Grades and Behavior in Adolescents

Blended families contend with competition and sibling rivalry constantly. One study alleges that step-siblings can affect academic performance in teenagers.

Sep 2, 2010 – Elizabeth Batt

Sibling Rivalry in Blended Families can be a Challenging Problem

Sibling rivalry is a tough issue for any family but when it involves a blended family and step-siblings, the challenges are far more difficult to resolve.

Apr 25, 2010 – Elizabeth Batt

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