{"id":2819,"date":"2021-04-27T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-27T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/?p=2819"},"modified":"2021-05-21T20:30:45","modified_gmt":"2021-05-21T20:30:45","slug":"4-tips-for-building-a-solid-relationship-with-your-step-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/en\/4-tips-for-building-a-solid-relationship-with-your-step-children\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips for Building a Solid Relationship with Your Step-Child(ren)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therapybloglibrary.com\/4-tips-for-building-a-solid-relationship-with-your-step-children\/\">4 Tips for Building a Solid Relationship with Your Step-Child(ren)<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Posted by Soribel Mart\u00ednez, LCSW<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/StepParenting.jpg 500w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/StepParenting-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/StepParenting-16x12.jpg 16w\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"   data-src=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/StepParenting.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2820 lazyload\"  sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/StepParenting.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/StepParenting.jpg 500w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/StepParenting-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/StepParenting-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dating and remarriage can be an exciting time full of dreams for your future together. If you\u2019ve experienced trying relationships in the past, you\u2019re probably looking forward to a chance to start anew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But if your new spouse has children from another relationship, starting anew can be a little trickier. This doesn\u2019t mean that it won\u2019t be as exciting or meaningful. It just means that you will have to be intentional about integrating yourself into this new family unit. If you plan ahead and think carefully about how you\u2019ll build a relationship with your step kids, you\u2019ll be more likely to get off on solid ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Don\u2019t Rush It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No matter how long you dated your new partner and had time to get to know their kids, solidifying your relationship with marriage adds a new dimension for everyone. In your eagerness to take on your new role as a stepparent, it can be tempting to jump right in and assume more responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This can backfire, though. Your stepchildren might not be as ready to embrace your role in their life as you are. Having a new adult take on a permanent place in their family constellation can be confusing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this reason, don\u2019t come on too heavy with your new stepchildren. Ease into your relationship with them. Be kind and loving, but don\u2019t expect to be besties overnight. Don\u2019t try to force closeness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Yield to Their Biological Parent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As mentioned, your stepchildren were accustomed to life with their biological parent. This was their established family unit. It was their home base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Good-Parents.jpg 500w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Good-Parents-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Good-Parents-16x12.jpg 16w\" decoding=\"async\"   data-src=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Good-Parents.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2821 lazyload\"  sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Good-Parents.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Good-Parents.jpg 500w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Good-Parents-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Good-Parents-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because children thrive on familiarity and routine, their world can experience a great deal of upheaval when their parent remarries. They\u2019ll likely feel some amount of conflict about having you join the family. They may worry about if you\u2019ll be overly strict or interfere with their time with their parent, your new spouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this in mind, always look to their biological parent to set the tone with discipline or your stepchildren\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Don\u2019t Try to Replace Their Other Parent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your stepchildren split their time between two households, they have a lot on their plate. Transitioning back and forth between two different family groups and two different home environments can take a lot out of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You and your new spouse may not have the highest opinion of the kids\u2019 other parent. Perhaps they\u2019ve made some big mistakes or aren\u2019t as present in your step kids\u2019 lives as they should be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even though it can be hard to remember, don\u2019t try to replace their other parent. Your stepchildren still need that other relationship, as imperfect as it may be. Don\u2019t badmouth their other parent or try to show them up. This will only create conflicted, confused feelings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your stepchildren\u2019s other parent is no longer in the picture, you may not need to worry about this as much. But you\u2019ll still need to keep it in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Love Them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No matter if they\u2019re toddlers or high schoolers, all kids need love, support, encouragement, and healthy boundaries. You can model this behavior from the very beginning of your relationship with them and in your role as their stepparent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Love-the-children.jpg 500w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Love-the-children-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Love-the-children-16x12.jpg 16w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"   data-src=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Love-the-children.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2822 lazyload\"  sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Love-the-children.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Love-the-children.jpg 500w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Love-the-children-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Love-the-children-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because your stepkids may feel you need to earn their trust and respect, you can do this by being a stable, calm presence. Show interest in what they\u2019re interested in. Don\u2019t take it too seriously when they don\u2019t warm up to you immediately. Help their other parent and make all decisions in light of what\u2019s best for the entire family unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With patience and planning, you can establish a meaningful relationship with your step kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blending a family isn\u2019t always easy. If you and your partner find yourselves struggling and running into roadblocks, family therapy may be a wise decision. Please contact my office to learn more about how family therapy can help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*****<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are considering finding a therapist for your child, we have created a mini guide that shares with you 5 tips on how to select the best therapist for you and your family. You can click here to get your FREE copy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lamujerempoderadadehoy.lpages.co\/how-to-select-the-best-therapist-for-you-and-your-family.\">https:\/\/lamujerempoderadadehoy.lpages.co\/how-to-select-the-best-therapist-for-you-and-your-family.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also give us a call at 203.800.9778<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soribel Martinez, LCSW, CEO of SMPsychotherapy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>4 Tips for Building a Solid Relationship with Your Step-Child(ren) Posted by Soribel Mart\u00ednez, LCSW Dating and remarriage can be an exciting time full of dreams for your future together. 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