What are the do's & don'ts -that make the families one?
2007-06-07 19:23:56 · 5 answers · asked by Makeshift 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
there are some phenominal books out there about blended families...
Blending Families: by Elaine Fantle Shimberg
Stepcoupling: Creating and Sustaining a Strong Marriage in Today's Blended Family by Susan Wisdom
Family Rules: Helping Stepfamilies and Single Parents Build Happy Homes by Jeannette Lofas
7 Steps to Bonding with Your Stepchild by Suzen J. Ziegahn
Blended Families: Creating Harmony as You Build a New Home Life by Maxine Marsolini
Step-By Step-Parenting/a Guide to Successful Living With a Blended Family by James D. Eckler
there is also a website blended-families.com
2007-06-07 19:30:48 · answer #1 · answered by allrightythen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my experience, the best thing we did with our blended family was to take things slow and let things fall into place naturally. Never, ever force the kids to hang out together or to love each other like family. Counseling was also good for us too. After a few years when things were better, I adopted my wife's kids (through rapidadoption.com) and things were solid from there on out. I am not saying step parent adoption is best for every family, but it worked for us too after a good few years of getting used to each other.
2015-08-27 06:35:01 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Show patience, do not rush or force relationships to form, but let them form on their own. Also, family counseling can work too.
2015-12-11 12:22:03 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love, respect, and treat everyone equally.
2007-06-07 19:26:10 · answer #4 · answered by PEGGY S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
love unconditionally...and your eyes will open to within and not their skin color/ethnicity.
2007-06-07 19:27:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋