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It's time to honor and appreciate the love and strength of blended families on National Stepfamily Day - celebrate with fun activities and heartfelt gestures.
September 16 marks a special day to honor the unique and important role of stepfamilies in our lives – National Stepfamily Day! This holiday was first proposed in 1997 by Christy Borgeld as a way to recognize and celebrate the love, support, and strength that stepfamilies bring into our lives. Whether you are a stepparent, stepchild, or part of a blended family, this day is the perfect opportunity to appreciate the bonds that have formed through love and commitment. So let's take a moment to recognize and cherish the amazing people in our stepfamilies on this special day.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1997</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Founding of National Stepfamily Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Christy Borgeld proposes a day to recognize and celebrate stepfamilies, founding National Stepfamily Day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1998</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first official celebration of National Stepfamily Day occurs, encouraging stepfamilies to spend quality time together.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Increasing Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>Media outlets begin recognizing National Stepfamily Day, boosting its visibility and significance.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Stepfamily Resource Center Support</div><div class='timeline-text'>The National Stepfamily Resource Center, a division of Auburn University's Center for Children, Youth, and Families, begins to actively promote National Stepfamily Day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Societal Impact</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Stepfamily Day showcases the importance of stepfamilies in society, breaking down stigmas and promoting acceptance.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Plan a family outing</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your stepfamily and plan a fun outing together, such as a trip to the zoo, a picnic in the park, or a day at an amusement park. This is a great way to bond and create new memories as a family.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a stepfamily photo album</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather photos from special moments with your stepfamily and put them together in a photo album. This is a wonderful way to celebrate your unique family and the love that binds you all together.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Cook a family dinner together</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get everyone involved in cooking a special dinner together. This not only allows for quality time as a family, but also creates a delicious meal to enjoy together.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a stepfamily tradition</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Start a new tradition that is specific to your stepfamily, such as a monthly game night or an annual camping trip. This will help strengthen your bond and create special memories.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Write love letters to each other</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to write heartfelt letters to each member of your stepfamily expressing your love and appreciation for them. This is a beautiful way to celebrate your family and the love that you share.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Celebrating blended families</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Stepfamily Day is a day to recognize and celebrate the unique dynamics and bonds within blended families. It's a chance to acknowledge and appreciate the love, support, and sacrifices made by step-parents, step-siblings, and other members of blended families.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Bringing people together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Stepfamilies often face their own set of challenges, but National Stepfamily Day provides an opportunity to come together and strengthen bonds. It's a reminder that family extends beyond bloodlines and can be created through love and commitment.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Spreading awareness</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By celebrating National Stepfamily Day, we bring attention to the importance of supporting and accepting non-traditional families. It's a chance to educate others about the diverse makeup of modern families and promote understanding and acceptance for all types of familial relationships.</p></div></div>
National Stepfamily Day is celebrated on September 16th every year. In 2024 National Stepfamily Day will occur on a Monday.
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