With divorce, single-parent households and family crises on the rise, many people are experiencing the tumultuous dynamics of blended or stepfamilies. -The disillusioned ex can create a vortex of strife in a new relationship. -Amicable encounters can be limited and cumbersome. -Vacations, visitations, discipline and even routine daily tasks become strongholds. -Developing a relationship with a child that sees you as the enemy is like trying to run uphill during an avalanche. Blended Families: An Anthology is composed of personal essays from various perspectives including parents, children and...