noun
- families formed when one or both partners in a marriage or relationship have children from previous relationships
Usage: plural of stepfamily
Examples
- Many stepfamilies face unique challenges when blending households.
- Counselors often work with stepfamilies to help them adjust to new family dynamics.
- The support group was designed specifically for stepfamilies dealing with custody issues.
- Research shows that stepfamilies can be just as loving and stable as traditional families.
- Holiday traditions often need to be renegotiated in stepfamilies.
- Communication is especially important in stepfamilies with children from multiple marriages.