Stepfamilies: Making them Work
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Stepfamilies: Making them Work
How can you get your kids to warm up to a new stepparent? First, be realistic. Research suggests that it takes about 2 years for a new family pattern to take shape and for kids to get used to a stepparent. Let your kids take their time in warming up to the new spouse. Be sure to allow the stepparent and child define their respective roles and support their choices. It's not uncommon for a stepparent to take more of an aunt or uncle role than a parental role. If that's what works in your family, don't force it. Finally, work on your relationship with your new spouse. It won't matter if the kids get along with him or her if the marriage doesn't work
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