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#8– SINGLE PARENTING AND STEP FAMILIES

Discussion – Slide 8 (7 Minutes)

Slide 8 – Age Matters – Step Families

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 Review the slide contents to see reactions and expectations of kids in a
step family situation.

For Step Moms For Step Dads
Tips for being a good stepmom Being a great stepdad
• Do the kids like you or not? If not, • Show how much you love their
give them some space; if they do, mother
work to build a relationship • Take on a mentor role with the kids.
• Don’t be jealous of their Don’t expect to replace their
relationship with their father or their biological dad.
mother. • Don’t jump in to the disciplinarian
• Get to know the kids’ real mom – role – let the mom do that to start
let her know you don’t want to take with. Make sure they know basic
her place with the kids. expectations
• Let their dad do the serious talks • Make sure to make time for you and
• Don’t take it personally if they call your wife as a couple.
you by your first name, don’t expect • Work as a team and stick together
them to call you mom; that takes with your wife.
time • Be patient, it takes time to build the
trust and relationships that make a
strong family.
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