Positive Parenting
Positive Parenting: Step-Parent or Second-Class Parent?
Step-parenting, although rewarding, can be tough. Here are a few tips on how to deal with some of the obstacles you might face on your journey as a step-parent.
Step-parents face challenges that many other parents do not face. Foremost among these problems? Earning respect. This week’s Positive Parenting discusses the tribulations of step-parenting and what you can do to make it better. Blended families are pretty much the norm nowadays. From the Bradys to (dare I say it) the Kardashians, blended families are everywhere. Whether you're ready or not, you will undoubtedly have an interesting road ahead of you as a step-parent. As with any other parenting challenge, the key is to stay positive—easier said than done in certain situations, I know. You must keep the lines of communication open with your spouse, especially when it comes to parenting. Find out their parenting style and creatively come up …
Claudette Chenevert
10:46 am on Monday, August 29, 2011
Enjoyed reading your article. Lots of good basic information for anyone coming into becoming a stepparent. As a stepmom since 1990, I'm glad to see information out there so that people can start to have honest conversations regarding expectations. The Stepmom Coach more ›