We’re all human, but starting a blended family sometimes asks us to be superhuman.  Parenting in a blended family is a different animal all together: new rules, new dynamic, new houses, new kids!  How can a person not make mistakes?

Step parents make mistakes, and we all make mistakes.  We are figuring this out as we go.  There is no one right way to do things, but I think there are things that we can avoid doing that can make our lives, and our kids’ lives, better.  In this episode, I’m going to look at often-asked questions about having a healthy blended family relationship without breaking the family balance you’re working so hard to build.

In this episode, we talk about…

[1:48 ] Not badmouthing the other parent

[3:05 ] Navigating silent expectations and creating house rules

[5:20 ] Building trust and cultivating a parenting relationship

[6:35 ] Not being jealous of your partner’s need to spend time with their kids

Being a step parent isn’t easy, and we shouldn’t expect it to be.  We can, however, take the time to observe, settle in, and let the kids suss us out while establishing boundaries so everyone feels safe.

Website: https://soloparentmag.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/soloparentpodcast

Facebook: https://facebook.com/soloparentnation