By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC There are twenty million blended families in the United States alone. That number has doubled over the past ten years. Some project that blended families will become the norm, or at least a majority, within the next decade. Regardless of the statistics, blended families are a growing reality in our society. They also face challenges that can be overwhelming if not handled with great awareness and sensitivity for all concerned. Whether you're a step-parent, step-child or step-sibling, you face issues that other families do not encounter. Here are some suggestions for avoiding problems and tension within your family unit. ·    Don't expect to be the Brady Bunch right from the start. Allow your family members time to adjust to a new reality and new people sharing the same space. ·    Discuss family rules and rituals before you make the move into one home. Set agreements and

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