Starting a blog for your family is a great way to stay in touch. You can create a list of everybody's address, keep it private, communicate about upcoming events, post pictures and turn it into your own family social network. 

If you plan to start a family blog and you want to use WordPress, the right theme will make a difference. There are plenty of themes to choose from with all types of different options. Here are a few of the top WordPress themes for family blogs.

<h2>Adam &amp; Eve by Colorlabs</h2>

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A great choice that works across all devices comes from Colorlabs. The <a href="http://colorlabsproject.com/themes/adam-eve/">Adam &amp; Eve</a> theme is a good option for your family blog. 

It's actually designed to work as a couple-blog theme, but can easily fit for a family, too. Whether you want to use it for your entire, extended family or just your immediate family, the features fit perfect with this blog for both. 

You can use multiple sidebar positions, share your adventures and benefit from the responsive layout. This WordPress theme is a great choice if you're looking for a premium choice.

<h2>Mindlr</h2>

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The <a href="http://themify.me/themes/minblr">Mindlr</a> theme comes from Themify and it's a good choice for a premium family blog theme. The layout is minimal and provides a responsive design perfect for all devices. It will show up perfect in all browsers and you can choose form three different layouts, 10 color skins and plenty of other features. 

If you prefer a theme with a minimalistic look, this is the right one for your family blog. However, don't let the minimalistic look fool you, this theme is packed with customizations and premium features.

<h2>Origin</h2>

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From Elegant Themes, the <a href="http://www.elegantthemes.com/gallery/origin/">Origin</a> theme is a good choice for your family blog. It provides a grid-based theme that will allow you to tell your story with pictures and content. The homepage can be loaded with pictures and if you enjoy showing off your family photos, this is the theme for you.

Along with the great look, the theme is updated often and provides a very secure choice. It will also work will all major browsers, provides unlimited colors and comes with plenty of support.

<h2>BlackRiders</h2>

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A clean theme with a very cool look, the <a href="http://www.inkthemes.com/wp-themes/blackriders-wordpress-theme/">BlackRiders</a> theme isn't designed specifically for a family blog. However, it can easily be converted into just what you need.

It's actually designed as a lead generating business theme, but provides an easy to use set up and the perfect design for your family blog. This theme is packed with all the features you will need and provides everything necessary to show your family off to the world.

<h2>Family</h2>

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The theme called <a href="https://wordpress.org/themes/family">Family</a> provides a good choice if you need a free theme for your family blog. It's not quite as advanced at the premium themes, but it will provide a responsive design perfect for your blog. 

<h2>Spirit</h2>

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For the family looking to provide a holiday theme to their family blog, the <a href="http://wordpress.org/themes/spirit">Spirit</a> theme is perfect. It provides plenty of options and allows you to do enough to make it worth your time. This is another free choice and doesn't come packed with features like the premium themes. However, it will get you by, if you're not ready to spend money on a theme. 

<h2>WP-Candy</h2>

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Maybe the best free theme for a family blog, the <a href="http://www.webdesignrazzi.com/2014/free-premium-wordpress-themes/3/">WP-Candy</a> theme provides a simple layout. It's easy to use and allows you to show off everything you want in a clean looking design. The theme comes from Design Razzi, which is reputable and provides many other themes to choose from.

When you're contemplating starting your own family blog, you need the right WordPress theme for the job. A premium theme is the best choice and the ones listed above will provide a few great options. However, if you're not ready to spend any money on your blog, there are a few free themes you can choose from.

Just keep in mind, free WordPress themes don't come with nearly as many features and they tend to be less secure. Designers don't always update free themes or provide support. With a premium theme, you receive more features, better support and the themes stay up-to-date with the newest WordPress versions and security information.
