All Articles for Developing a Relationship with Stepchildren

relationship with stepkids

What Would Joseph Do?

There is endless capacity for a loving relationship between a stepdad and his stepchildren.

Go on a road trip

Creating Closer Relationships in Stepfamilie...

Strengthen bonds between kids and stepparents by going on a trip that doesn’t fit into the status quo.

Blended family

Grafting: A Painful but Beautiful Process fo...

Your blended family may have another river to cross and a few more battles to face, but don’t give up—significant rewards lie ahead.

Stepmom

Do You Feel Like an Outsider With Your Stepc...

Practical suggestions for stepmoms.

Stepparenting adult stepchildren

Second-Half Stepfamilies

Helping adult stepchildren transition into a stepfamily

Remarriage affecting adult children

Becoming Friends and Family

Issues for second-half stepfamilies to consider.

Stepfamily reality

A Matter of Perspective

The difference between premarried hope and stepfamily reality

Stepparenting

How to Build a Relationship With Your Stepch...

With healthy expectations and a specific strategy to build a relationship, a satisfying bond can be nurtured.

Parenting, stepparenting

When the Children Feel Alienated

What to do when remarriage destabilizes a child’s world.

Stepparents, stepparenting

The Dance of Want

The difficulty of seeking the respect and acceptance of a stepchild.

Stepparenting

The Blame Game

The first two years of stepparent-stepchild relationships tend to be tense and stressful for everyone.

Stepparenting

The Attachment Difference

Stepparents must develop a secure bond with their stepchildren.

Relationship with stepchildren

Bridge Building: Strengthening Relationships...

Finding an effective stepparent role is a challenge.

Relationship with stepchildren

6 Tips for Building Relationships with Your...

Improving your relationship is a challenge, so be intentional.

Stepchildren

How to Develop Healthy Relationships with St...

Though stepfamilies may look like traditional nuclear families on the outside, the dynamics on the inside are very different.