Humberto Kendrew

Older Parents Remarrying Humberto Kendrew

Wondering how to deal with a parent's remarriage late in life? Having a parent remarry when you're a grown adult can bring up lots of emotions. How do you support their decision and welcome a new person into the fold?

Smith deals with conflicts such as:
-Sharing time between stepfamilies
-Managing family rituals
-Figuring out what to do with prized possessions
-Handling wills, inheritances, and trust funds
-Living arrangements
-Caregiving and illness
-Building relationships with grandchildren--his and hers
-Maneuvering holidays and vacations