30 Tips
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The First Step to Stepparenting
It may be daunting to think of being a “parent” to children you didn’t conceive, but once you get in the swing of things you’ll find it’s one of the most rewarding changes you will experience in your life.
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What's Your Stepparenting Style?
It's important to determine early on what your role as "stepparent" will look like. This will help you define how you fit into the family.
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Beginning to Bond
Your biggest task in the first 30 days (and beyond) is to form a bond with your stepchild. You don’t have to be best friends, but you do have to find some common ground of mutual respect.
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Have Patience
Remember that this transition will take some time, so ease yourself into your new roles as spouse and stepparent. Don’t expect everything to be perfect right away, and don’t expect to know exactly how to “act” in this situation.
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Befriending the Ex
Yes, we do recommend you get on friendly terms with your spouse’s ex. Aligning yourself with the ex- may help ease the transition in more ways than you realize.
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