just an insane family tree of stepfamilies
May 5, 2024 at 3:46 AM
just an insane family tree of stepfamilies
*takes out corn cob pipe* In my day, the stepfamilies in porn knew what togetherness meant!
It finally happened.
I've gotten old enough that an emeritus pundit like Jonathan Haidt (60 years old) can complain about kids today not playing video games in the *healthy way that he did in his youth*.
The generational moral panic cycle is truly incredible.
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I've gotten old enough that an emeritus pundit like Jonathan Haidt (60 years old) can complain about kids today not playing video games in the *healthy way that he did in his youth*.
The generational moral panic cycle is truly incredible.
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April 13, 2024 at 12:48 PM
*takes out corn cob pipe* In my day, the stepfamilies in porn knew what togetherness meant!
Republicans these days hate the idea of blended families because 1) stepfamilies imply the ability of women to get divorced 2) stepfamilies suggest that it’s possible to care about children even if they aren’t of your own blood or even *gasp* race
August 22, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Republicans these days hate the idea of blended families because 1) stepfamilies imply the ability of women to get divorced 2) stepfamilies suggest that it’s possible to care about children even if they aren’t of your own blood or even *gasp* race
The special issue on “Stepfamilies, Adoption, and Other Forms of the Family in Hunter-Gatherers”, led by Barry Hewlett, is finally out in Hunter Gatherer Research!
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December 6, 2024 at 11:26 PM
The special issue on “Stepfamilies, Adoption, and Other Forms of the Family in Hunter-Gatherers”, led by Barry Hewlett, is finally out in Hunter Gatherer Research!
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These people purposefully get into positions of power, where they can take advantage of kids and young people. And I think that happens in pretty much every major societal institution — think of The Catholic Church, Boy Scouts, even stepfamilies. But we pretend that it’s limited to Hollywood.
April 10, 2024 at 8:15 PM
These people purposefully get into positions of power, where they can take advantage of kids and young people. And I think that happens in pretty much every major societal institution — think of The Catholic Church, Boy Scouts, even stepfamilies. But we pretend that it’s limited to Hollywood.
Stepfamilies, in all their messy tangles, make inheritance complex.
Emma Jacobs reports: ft.trib.al/Gz11cdE
Emma Jacobs reports: ft.trib.al/Gz11cdE
February 1, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Stepfamilies, in all their messy tangles, make inheritance complex.
Emma Jacobs reports: ft.trib.al/Gz11cdE
Emma Jacobs reports: ft.trib.al/Gz11cdE
CPC Fellow Todd Jensen centers the experiences of children and adolescents to understand how stepfamilies navigate change. "Stepparents and stepchildren can create highly unique, distinct relationships," Jensen says.
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October 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM
CPC Fellow Todd Jensen centers the experiences of children and adolescents to understand how stepfamilies navigate change. "Stepparents and stepchildren can create highly unique, distinct relationships," Jensen says.
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I am of a mix English Catholic, Scottish, and Scandinavian ancestry by blood and my stepfamilies have Irish and Quebecois origin. I am predisposed against that island at an epigenetic level.
May 17, 2024 at 4:28 PM
I am of a mix English Catholic, Scottish, and Scandinavian ancestry by blood and my stepfamilies have Irish and Quebecois origin. I am predisposed against that island at an epigenetic level.
i'm meh on the whole "tachyon did it" to handwave kids. stepfamilies are more interesting, esp in settings where lineage is emphasized. but all this to say that neither teio nor mcqueen take on consorts, and can adopt kitasan in my au (but they have to reform law to make her the legitimate heir)
November 27, 2025 at 12:18 AM
i'm meh on the whole "tachyon did it" to handwave kids. stepfamilies are more interesting, esp in settings where lineage is emphasized. but all this to say that neither teio nor mcqueen take on consorts, and can adopt kitasan in my au (but they have to reform law to make her the legitimate heir)
How do grades differ for children in stepfamilies formed through cohabitation compared to remarriage? This study fills a research gap by highlighting the educational disparities between children in cohabiting and remarried stepfamilies.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:32 AM
How do grades differ for children in stepfamilies formed through cohabitation compared to remarriage? This study fills a research gap by highlighting the educational disparities between children in cohabiting and remarried stepfamilies.
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Divorce can feel overwhelming for kids trying to make sense of a world that suddenly feels different. This thoughtful guide helps children understand something really important: their feelings are valid, normal and allowed to be heard.
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April 10, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Divorce can feel overwhelming for kids trying to make sense of a world that suddenly feels different. This thoughtful guide helps children understand something really important: their feelings are valid, normal and allowed to be heard.
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Special Issue of Hunter-Gatherer Research, ed. B Hewlett: "stepfamilies, adoption and other forms of the family in hunter-gatherers"
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December 13, 2024 at 3:03 PM
Special Issue of Hunter-Gatherer Research, ed. B Hewlett: "stepfamilies, adoption and other forms of the family in hunter-gatherers"
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Thinking about a comment I just heard about step families of which I’ve been part of nearly 40 years: “A step family has people who “step up” for another.” #stepfamilies #stepparent #stepchild #stepup
December 16, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Thinking about a comment I just heard about step families of which I’ve been part of nearly 40 years: “A step family has people who “step up” for another.” #stepfamilies #stepparent #stepchild #stepup
Lisa Wilson’s “History of Stepfamilies in Early America” explores one answer.
March 26, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Lisa Wilson’s “History of Stepfamilies in Early America” explores one answer.
Opening of the 21st conference of the #EuropeanDivorceNetwork. M Kalmijn highlights how substantive interests have shifted since the first conference from studying the causes of divorce (3rd blue bar from left) to studying post-divorce conditions such as #stepfamilies (2nd green bar from right).
October 12, 2023 at 8:15 AM
Opening of the 21st conference of the #EuropeanDivorceNetwork. M Kalmijn highlights how substantive interests have shifted since the first conference from studying the causes of divorce (3rd blue bar from left) to studying post-divorce conditions such as #stepfamilies (2nd green bar from right).
Like my grandparents were all farmers, even my stepfamilies, and when I was very poor as a kid, we were able to eat due to hunting/fishing. And it’s still weird being part of those communities as an openly lgbtq+ adult bc so many people think they clash. But rural queers exist! I felt so seen!!!
August 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Like my grandparents were all farmers, even my stepfamilies, and when I was very poor as a kid, we were able to eat due to hunting/fishing. And it’s still weird being part of those communities as an openly lgbtq+ adult bc so many people think they clash. But rural queers exist! I felt so seen!!!
I saw that in my sibling's and my stepfamilies. I'm so sorry.
April 17, 2024 at 6:09 PM
I saw that in my sibling's and my stepfamilies. I'm so sorry.
This special issue of Hunter Gatherer Research focusses on stepfamilies, adoption and other forms of the family in hunter-gatherer societies. Read it online: bit.ly/HGR93-4 @haneuljang.bsky.social @jing-xu.bsky.social @humannature.bsky.social @graemewarren.bsky.social @ceciliapad.bsky.social
December 13, 2024 at 2:45 PM
This special issue of Hunter Gatherer Research focusses on stepfamilies, adoption and other forms of the family in hunter-gatherer societies. Read it online: bit.ly/HGR93-4 @haneuljang.bsky.social @jing-xu.bsky.social @humannature.bsky.social @graemewarren.bsky.social @ceciliapad.bsky.social
StepFamilies pitch in members to create a perfect blend in "Stepfamily Swap 16" from @nubilefilms.bsky.social . Starring #MollyLittle #KatrinaColt #MadisonWilde @lexiluna.bsky.social and more! Watch now on the AEBN Theater! straight.aebn.com/straight/mov...
June 10, 2025 at 8:56 PM
StepFamilies pitch in members to create a perfect blend in "Stepfamily Swap 16" from @nubilefilms.bsky.social . Starring #MollyLittle #KatrinaColt #MadisonWilde @lexiluna.bsky.social and more! Watch now on the AEBN Theater! straight.aebn.com/straight/mov...
The expanded civil rights protection includes multigenerational families, stepfamilies and, yes, polyamorous relationships. Polyamorous is the term for people who consent to being involved in multiple simultaneous romantic or sexual relationships.
Michigan city first in the Midwest to shield polyamorous relationships
The expanded civil rights protection includes multigenerational families, stepfamilies and, yes, polyamorous relationships. Polyamorous is the term for people who consent to being involved in multiple simultaneous romantic or sexual relationships.
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June 12, 2026 at 1:47 PM
The expanded civil rights protection includes multigenerational families, stepfamilies and, yes, polyamorous relationships. Polyamorous is the term for people who consent to being involved in multiple simultaneous romantic or sexual relationships.
Check out "Who helps Tsimane youth?" and other great papers in the special issue of Hunter Gatherer Research focused on stepfamilies, adoption and other forms of the family in forager society. 🧪
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We examine various forms of helping behaviour among Tsimane Amerindians of Bolivia,
focusing on the provision of shelter, childcare, food, sickcare, cultural influence
and traditional story knowledge....
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December 17, 2024 at 6:10 PM
Check out "Who helps Tsimane youth?" and other great papers in the special issue of Hunter Gatherer Research focused on stepfamilies, adoption and other forms of the family in forager society. 🧪
www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/10.3828/...
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Hey! I cracked the top 500 in Children's Stepfamilies Books! That's ain't too shabby!
October 5, 2023 at 4:43 PM
Hey! I cracked the top 500 in Children's Stepfamilies Books! That's ain't too shabby!
The drama around Gene Hackman's estate plan highlights challenges for stepfamilies: Dividing assets between a surviving spouse and children from previous relationships requires careful consideration. buff.ly/m1pWuMV #wills #trusts
Gene Hackman had a will, but the public may never find out who inherits his $80M fortune
The drama playing out over the late actor’s assets offers valuable lessons for anyone leaving an estate – large or small – to their loved ones or a favorite charity.
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August 1, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The drama around Gene Hackman's estate plan highlights challenges for stepfamilies: Dividing assets between a surviving spouse and children from previous relationships requires careful consideration. buff.ly/m1pWuMV #wills #trusts
🔍 🫨 Children in stepfamilies report more difficulties than those in nuclear families; ❤️ but higher parental esteem and lower conflict in stepfamilies partially mitigate this effect.
Check out our new preprint at @socarxiv for the full analysis 👇🏼
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Check out our new preprint at @socarxiv for the full analysis 👇🏼
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November 15, 2024 at 8:14 AM
🔍 🫨 Children in stepfamilies report more difficulties than those in nuclear families; ❤️ but higher parental esteem and lower conflict in stepfamilies partially mitigate this effect.
Check out our new preprint at @socarxiv for the full analysis 👇🏼
osf.io/preprints/so...
Check out our new preprint at @socarxiv for the full analysis 👇🏼
osf.io/preprints/so...