Comments on: Step Parents http://www.practicingparents.com/2009/05/25/step-parents/ Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:35:47 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Dodi http://www.practicingparents.com/2009/05/25/step-parents/comment-page-1/#comment-1463 Dodi Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:28:25 +0000 http://www.practicingparents.com/?p=169#comment-1463 Ah, that's a good story (I'm talking about Lord of the Rings of course)! Seriously, it's always especially rewarding when step children help cement the bonds in a blended family. Ah, that’s a good story (I’m talking about Lord of the Rings of course)! Seriously, it’s always especially rewarding when step children help cement the bonds in a blended family.

]]> By: Lyn http://www.practicingparents.com/2009/05/25/step-parents/comment-page-1/#comment-1436 Lyn Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:18:16 +0000 http://www.practicingparents.com/?p=169#comment-1436 This is a great article. I'm the step parent to two beautiful kids. The eldest was 5 and a half at the time I met his father. The transition didn't appear too hard however, what I did notice, was that when I moved in, 2 years later, the little guy became closer to me. He was more affectionate, initiating hugs, it really touched my heart. I really believe that the little guy realised I wasn't going anywhere, and felt secure. Our relationship has continued to grow over the past 5 and a half years. What makes me smile, this now 11 year old, when it comes to bedtime, waits for me with his copy of Lord of the Rings, so we can enjoy the experience together. Step Parenting, well worth the rewards. This is a great article. I’m the step parent to two beautiful kids. The eldest was 5 and a half at the time I met his father. The transition didn’t appear too hard however, what I did notice, was that when I moved in, 2 years later, the little guy became closer to me. He was more affectionate, initiating hugs, it really touched my heart. I really believe that the little guy realised I wasn’t going anywhere, and felt secure. Our relationship has continued to grow over the past 5 and a half years. What makes me smile, this now 11 year old, when it comes to bedtime, waits for me with his copy of Lord of the Rings, so we can enjoy the experience together.
Step Parenting, well worth the rewards.

]]> By: Dodi http://www.practicingparents.com/2009/05/25/step-parents/comment-page-1/#comment-409 Dodi Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:08:44 +0000 http://www.practicingparents.com/?p=169#comment-409 Hi Shirley, Thanks for the feedback. Here are my 4 tips to help facilitate the move towards a blended family... I'd like to know what your thoughts are? http://www.practicingparents.com/2009/08/21/4-tips-for-building-a-successful-%e2%80%9cblended%e2%80%9d-family/ Dodi Hi Shirley,

Thanks for the feedback. Here are my 4 tips to help facilitate the move towards a blended family… I’d like to know what your thoughts are?

http://www.practicingparents.com/2009/08/21/4-tips-for-building-a-successful-%e2%80%9cblended%e2%80%9d-family/

Dodi

]]> By: Shirley Cress Dudley, MA LPC http://www.practicingparents.com/2009/05/25/step-parents/comment-page-1/#comment-388 Shirley Cress Dudley, MA LPC Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:45:11 +0000 http://www.practicingparents.com/?p=169#comment-388 Great article! When a step family first starts to blend, everyone is on the defensive. It's important to convey that there is no competition, everyone will still be loved and treated fairly. Shirley Cress Dudley, Blended Family Coach Great article! When a step family first starts to blend, everyone is on the defensive. It’s important to convey that there is no competition, everyone will still be loved and treated fairly.
Shirley Cress Dudley, Blended Family Coach

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