35-Your Role as a Step Parent

melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com

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Being a stepparent can be hard, and sometimes confusing as well. It’s hard to know how much you can say or do, or how much you can involve yourself in the life of the child. In this episode, I go over some do’s and dont’s to help you in your role as a stepparent.

For the donts

1. Dont badmouth

2. Dont be a disciplinarian

3. Dont be a replacement parent

4. Don’t take things personal

5. Don’t expect everything to be perfect.

And the Do’s

1. Do communicate with your spouse

2. Do start slow

3. Do give our spouse alone time with their children

4. Do get involved in your step kids lives

5. Do create new traditions

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