Combining two families into a new unit will be challenging. It will take team work to figure out how your new family unit handles money ,discipline , childcare , different schools ,sports activities and any other issues you haven't mutually agreed upon yet. the key is you must co- parent. you must have a plan. remember adjusting to a new family , a new house , a new step parent will take some time. Make sure you and your partner are on the same page when it comes to bedtime , curfews  , discipline , rules and traditions. The kids have to know there is no division in the house and that know matter what you and your spouse are the adults . When two families merge together remember there will be battles. kids fight, biological kids , step kids adopted kids , kids down the street fight. it's apart of childhood .So keep fights in perspective.Hold regular family meeting this is important it allows everyone to be heard especially the kids .take time to listen to each child individually. Plan a family game night or family weekend getaways. Joshua 24:15 . . But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” )  have regular Bible study together as a family inside the home . Assign scriptures for each child to remember Then discuss it as a family encourage each child to pray for the family and friends . Blended families are woven together by choice , strengthened together  by love and tested by everything . Today two families become one so please pick a seat not a side . Remember that love makes a family.