Support for Stepdads Gaining Momentum Online

(Newswire.net — March 13, 2015) Adelaide, SOUTH AUSTRALIA — Becoming a stepdad and being part of a blended family in today’s society is becoming the norm of what makes up the majority of American families. Unfortunately, what is also the norm is the majority of blended families do not last. For this reason, Support for Stepdads is gaining more and more interest and attention across America and around the world.

The tradition of the nuclear or biological family, with biological mother, biological father and children, is becoming rarer in today’s society. Blended families are now becoming the norm in our society, with remarriage bringing together step mothers and fathers, step brothers and sisters, and half siblings. As statistics prove, blended families are increasing quite dramatically. But unfortunately, more often than not, these blended families tend to break down over time and end in separation and divorce, often starting off the cycle of further blending of families once again. Tragically, the divorce rates for third and fourth blended family marriages are even higher.

For this reason, the website Support for Stepdads was established. It offers advice, information, support and practical tools to help those who are heading into, or are already involved in, a blended family.

Statistics show 65 percent of all second marriages involve children. Of these marriages around 70 percent will end in another divorce. To consider these statistics it is important to offer support for those who are involved in such relationships to make sure they are not a part of these unfortunately high divorce rates.

“While there is a lot of information on the web for stepmothers, there is much less support for stepfathers,” said Support for Stepdads founder Gerardo Campbell. Gerardo Campbell found himself a stepfather over 16 years ago back in 1995 when he married his wife who had a 14 year old and 10 year old from a previous relationship. He came into this new relationship with great intentions, his own expectations and little preparation. Nobody seemed to have any advice or information to offer about becoming a stepdad and he really had to just do his best.

“You just have to look at the staggering failure rates of blended families to realize how important it is to support stepdads and their families,” said Campbell. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are 1,300 new stepfamilies forming each and every day. “Consider that one in two marriages ends in divorce, and the average American marriage lasts only seven years.” For Gerardo Campbell, he and his relationship is an exception to this. He goes on to say, “Being a stepdad is not easy. As a stepdad you want to ensure you offer support to all the children involved in the new relationship, on an equal level and without any prejudices. And while you might be doing this, not all children will necessarily see it like you see it,” said Campbell.

Support for Stepdads is a place for stepdads and the women who love them to come and get the support, advice and inspiration they are looking for. With dedicated help for the blended family, Support for Stepdads offers information directed towards husbands, fathers and families.

One popular part of the website is its poetry section that offers something a little different to stepdads and stepmoms out there. There is a great collection of heartfelt poetry submitted by everyday users of the site. In fact, the collection of submitted poetry is so popular, it receives millions of hits each year.

Support for Stepdads has also featured in a promotional spot on the Ed Tyll Show. Ed Tyll, a popular comedian and radio and TV personality, syndicates his show to audiences across America. “Promotional opportunities like the Ed Tyll Show help to further cement Support for Stepdads as a leading information site for blended families,” said Campbell. The popularity of the website continues to increase all the time. Currently, Support for Stepdads receives thousands of visitors each day. The majority of these visitors are from North America, England, Australia and New Zealand. But they also receive visitors from non-English speaking countries.

As well as information and advice, Support for Stepdads also provides gift ideas, discount coupons and all sorts of shopping ideas and savings. They even offer useful links for those looking for financial advice. The interactive online community that has grown around Support for Stepdads is encouraging to Campbell. “Having only launched in 2011, the site is reaching a global audience of thousands each year, and this reach is continuing to expand,” said Campbell.

Support for Stepdads is an interactive and informative site for those men, women and children who have found themselves in the uniqueness of a blended family. For further information, and for access to practical advice, information, inspiration and support, please visit www.supportforstepdads.com.