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What Should I Know About Step Families?

Introducing new members to a family unit is never easy to do. What are some tips to help stepparents and stepsiblings make a smooth, peaceful transition?



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by gaelkm
 Apr 02 '06 Raising Great Kids to be Confident Adults: The Advice w/o
Lots of this advice is common sense, but when it comes to your children, you must take the time to listen to them and talk to them.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by jo.com
 May 09 '02 I'm Not Wicked, but I am a Stepparent and Survived a Stepfamily
Treat the children fairly. Give children the time and space they need to get used to you. Just be there for them.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by cntaur5
 May 25 '01 Stepchildren - walking on thin ice.
Parent's please watch for changes in your child and other signs that something may be wrong and try to understand their feelings.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by Presleysmama
 Mar 01 '01 You Have To Be On The Same Page...
A step family is challenging and requires a lot of work and understanding from all parties involved. Always work together with your spouse it will avoid a lot of problems.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by meagandowney
 Mar 26 '06 When the Rubber Hits the Road: My Life as Something Like a Stepmother
These are the days of our lives.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by lovetodraw
 Sep 14 '00 The hardest job I ever had....(part one)
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by char.mike
 Oct 03 '00 Where's their "REAL" father?
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by Caleo
 Nov 25 '00 Unhurried Steps
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by Caleo
 Mar 04 '01 When evil has a face
Sometimes a step-family can be a beautiful rewarding experience. This is the other side of the story. When a step-parent remarries.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by slick4591
 May 27 '00 I've Got a WHAT???
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by retta1967
 Nov 21 '00 Steps should be allowed to sign on the line
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by dearladyb
 Jan 11 '02 Know Your Boundaries
Know your boundaries and limitations before taking the step to blend your families. ... read full review 		Very Helpful
by lovetodraw
 Sep 15 '00 The hardest job I ever had....(hopefully the end)
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by meleahk
 Jul 19 '01 Our stepfamily situation....oh what joy it brings us all.
Take time with your children to explain about the stepparent to be. It is important.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by dearladyb
 Jun 09 '01 I Don't Know how NOT to be a Step Mom!
Step Families are not different than biological families if the situation is handled with TLC.... read full review 		Very Helpful
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