New stepparent authority is fragile and easily shattered. That’s why these do’s and don’ts must be a priority.
Discipline Do’s and Don’ts for Stepparents
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Discipline: A Delicate Balance for Stepparents
Until stepparents establish a love-relationship with a child, they are just external authorities, imposing boundaries.
9 Steps: Helping Kids Adapt to 2 Homes
By working together, divorced parents can help their children adjust to differences between homes.
Stepfamilies: Managing Conflicted Loyalty
Loyalty conflicts can’t be completely eliminated, but they can be managed. Here’s what you can do.
Second Half Stepfamilies
Adult stepchildren have just as many emotional transitions to deal with as stepfamilies with younger children.
How to Deal With a Destructive Parent
Don’t get revenge on the destructive parent in the other home. Instead, become aggressive with good.