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 Building Enduring Relationships with Stepkids
by Louise Hajjar Diamond
Getting
married always presents adjustments for the wife, husband and their
extended families. Marrying into an already existing family structure
introduces additional challenges and adjustment for everyone involved.
Newlyweds may not enjoy the same privacy and bonding time that
childless couples experience. Stepparents will have instant roles and
new relationships with possibly confused or resentful children.
With
the proper blend of patience, communication, and support from your
spouse, being a stepparent can be a rewarding and positive adventure.
Here are some tips for easing the transition and building and
maintaining healthy relationships with your stepchildren.
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 Two Daddies - Two Mommies:
Basic Advice For Step-Parents On Getting Along
When
my stepson's biological dad learned that I was to be the new
stepfather, he told his son how lucky he was that he was getting TWO
DADDIES when most people only get one! When the child came home from
that visit and asked me if I was going to be his new daddy, right in
front of his biological father, we started to correct him, not wanting
to upset his dad. But the father told us what he had said to the boy
about having two dads. That took us by surprise, but it did a lot to
help us get off to a good start in a working relationship with the
father. As a noncustodial parent, now, I greatly respect and appreciate
the example set for me by this man. We both continue to have a positive
relationship with the son we both loved, even though I am no longer,
officially, a relative.
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