Blended and Step Families

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These helpful hints for step-moms can facilitate their relationship with their stepdaughters.

Find out why stepmothers can't expect to replace their stepdaughter's mother, but can expect to be friends.

This worksheet can help you learn more about your partner's children and take the stress out of stepparenting.

Read what you need to know about first-time stepparenting.

Being a stepparent can make holidays hard. Learn how to make new family traditions, schedules and gifts work in your blended family.

Learn to celebrate the things that have worked in your stepfamily, and continue working on the things that aren't perfect.

Learn the value of having an extended family -- for you, and for your stepchildren.

Read the top ten complaints of stepfathers and biomothers.

Read the top ten complaints of stepmothers and biofathers.

Learn the positive and negative aspects of adopting stepchildren.

Learn the positive and negative aspects of adopting your stepchild.

Learn about policies that allow stepparents to gain authority to care for their stepchildren.

Read how to go about getting help to save your stepfamily from disaster.

Find tips on dealing effectively with stepfamily problems that may threaten your marriage and your relationship with the children.

These tips can help you deal with a stepchild who has physical or emotional problems.

Learn how to compromise with your ex when planning special events for your children.

It's especially important that a cross-cultural stepfamily learn to communicate effectively and to respect one another.