The modern family defies a pat definition. A family defines itself. Traditional definitions fall far too short for the families of our time. Tradition is what we make of it. Families come in all sizes and configurations. One typical configuration is the Blended Family. Blended families are those where, for a number of reasons, families, already in progress, halt, change, and blend. The new family may falter, but, with love and luck, will inevitably find its way in creating a unique stepfamily.

Like every family, members of a blended family have to find effective ways to communicate with one another. Communicate feelings of anger, angst, confusion, and finally love. Just try to find these messages for a stepfamily member on the average greeting card aisle. With all of this in mind, there are times when it would be nice to pick a traditional sort of message off the shelf. Messages on the typical greeting card are often inadequate for the special emotional and communications challenges and triumphs for a blended family. A step-mom, for example, may need to send a birthday message with more import that just ?Happy Birthday?; she may want to express her feelings about a growing love and closeness with her stepchild. Sometimes, a note about ones feelings is just what is needed. No special reason necessary. Just, ?I am trying, and I love you.?

Well, someone has an answer to this dilemma. thestepcardcollection.com is a collection of e- greeting cards that express the special feelings of stepfamilies. thestepcardcollection.com was created by a psychologist and stepfather from Miami Lakes, Florida, Dr. Rick Levensen. After struggling to find a card suitable for his own stepchildren, he founded thestepcardcollection.com.

You can register for free and find the right e-card to express your message to a special stepparent or stepsibling. You can upload your own pictures and personalize your message for a birthday card or holiday e-card.

The E-greeting cards found here are beautiful, fun, and communicate the unique sentiments of the members of a blended family. thestepcardcollection.com allows you to select an e-card and pre-set a send date. On this site have available a personalized record of addresses, birthday alerts, and reminder dates for the special occasions when you want to send an e-card. In addition, you can track your e-card history, and get feedback from the recipients.

To express yourself to a stepfamily member, look to thestepcardcollection.com.