Para-kin is a strange sounding term.  But what if... take a look at a recent article in mysteplife.net for a new concept...The possibilities are boundless!...

Cynthia Field's article on Para-kin describes what the terms can bring to the family and community. link: southkingstown.patch.com/articles/on-love...

Para-kin included in an article and poll in the Washington Post Today. Read Article Here and please also  VOTE. Note: poll appears to be closed as of 3:00 pm on 1/20. Para-kin received 40% of votes. Graphic of results below. [caption id="attachment_911" align="alignleft" width="379" caption="Washington Post poll results at 3:00 pm ET 1/20/2011"][/caption]...

Giselle Minoli's latest column on Para-kin discusses the mission of the group.  What does the future hold?  Read her article now by clicking here or see excerpt below: In my [Giselle Minoli] January 3rd article, “A New Year’s tribute to all of our biological mothers who are also stepmothers,” I wrote that I‘ve been a member of a stepfamily – or half-family, if you will – since I was born. My mother was stepmother to my...

Debra L. Chernick, Esq. was recently featured in an article by  the RI Bar Association about the origin and usage of the para-kin terminology.  Below is an excerpt from the Rhode Island Bar Journal Source: Rhode Island Bar Association Volume 59. Number 4. January/February 2011 |   Download Excerpt page 39 here Attorney Debra L. Chernick sat in a local hospital emergency room, anxiously trying to finish the formality of intake...

The founder of Para-kin was recently featured in a five part interview on www.examiner.com Interview links are below. » Part One: Para-kin Interview » Part Two: Para-kin Interview » Part Three: Para-kin Interview » Part Four: Para-kin Interview » Part Five: Para-kin Interview [widgets_on_pages]...