Cynthia Peterson
Cynthia is a stay at home mom who has been married for twelve years and has five children. The children range in age from six months to fifteen years old. Two of the children are adopted and three are her biological children. Cynthia is a product of a blended family and she has experienced divorce and remarriage first hand.
Prior to becoming a stay at home mom with the birth of her fifth child and only daughter, Cynthia owned and operated a licensed daycare facility from her home, graduated from college summa cum laude with a degree in Liberal Studies majoring in linguistics. She has begun working on her master’s degree in special education and was trained by the National Institute of Learning Disabilities as an Educational Therapist to work with children who struggle with moderate to severe learning disabilities.
In addition to writing for Suite101 Cynthia is also the “Valley Mom” columnist for the SFV News and the Early Childhood editor at Bellaonline.com. She also enjoys “blogging” at her personal website.
Cynthia and her family reside in sunny southern California where you can find her on any given day, loving and teaching her children, running her home, and working on her lifetime love of writing. To contract Cynthia for freelance writing, public relations services or to read her personal blog you can visit Cynthia Peterson Communications (CPC) site.
Latest Articles
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Expanding My Blended Family
Sometimes even the best-laid plans are overridden by a force much greater than you are. A baby planned or unplanned is always a blessing.
Jun 5, 2007
- Cynthia Peterson
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Adding to My Blended Family
The first in a series of articles related to expanding the blended family, this convenient checklist will help you decide if you are ready for a new baby.
May 29, 2007
- Cynthia Peterson
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Difficult Stepchildren
Stepchildren often feel left out of the decision making process of blended family preparation. This loss of control can manifest itself in feelings of dislike or hate.
May 23, 2007
- Cynthia Peterson
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A Loveless Marriage
Being married is never easy. When you feel the love is gone, make the effort to stay married anyway. Your family deserves it.
Apr 30, 2007
- Cynthia Peterson
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Stepsibling Relationships
Parents and stepparents may dread intimate relationships among stepsiblings. Steps can be taken to discourage undesireable behaviors among minors.
Apr 14, 2007
- Cynthia Peterson
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Mothers Day in a Blended Family
Finding ideas for a special Mother's day can be difficult but taking the extra time to individualize the day for mom is worth it!
Apr 7, 2007
- Cynthia Peterson
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Child Custody Arrangements
When adults enter a new marriage they may want to change the custody arrangements they share with their ex spouse, but is it in the best interest of the children?
Mar 3, 2007
- Cynthia Peterson
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Staying Together
It is so convenient these days to get divorced when your marriage isn't "working out" the way you would like. Before you sign those papers consider staying together.
Feb 24, 2007
- Cynthia Peterson
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When Bonding Fails
Many blended families fail because of unsuccessful bonding efforts. Avoid becoming a marital casualty by taking the necessary steps to save your family.
Feb 17, 2007
- Cynthia Peterson
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Chores in a Blended Family
Managing the household of a large blended family can be a challenge. Sharing household responsibilities by assigning age appropriate tasks is both helpful and unifying.
Feb 2, 2007
- Cynthia Peterson
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