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TIPS FOR
STEPFATHERS
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1. Build a friendship with your stepchild before attempting discipline.
Be patient. Research shows it can take up to two years before the child will
be comfortable with your discipline.
2. Work as a team with your new partner to establish new house rules and
methods of discipline.
3. If you feel the biological mom is being unreasonable with her child,
take the side of the stepchild. This will begin to build some trust with you and the
child.
Take part in family meetings and be open for suggestions from the
children on chores and special tasks that need to be done.
Talk to your spouse in private if you feel undermined or left out.
Respect each other's privacy. Knock on doors before entering.
Be an example of respect and courtesy.
Recommended Reading: "Keys
to Successful Stepfathering" by Carl E. Pickhardt, Ph.D
See
Stepfamily Guidelines and Resources.
Also see our
recommended reading list for stepfamilies.
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Fathers and Step-fathers - help yourself
and your relationships with this quick evaluation through the University
of Rochester.
If you are currently: in a romantic relationship, a parent or step-parent
with at least 1 child living in your house at least 3 days a week, and you
are at least 18 years old:
The "Married (or Dating) with Children" Study:
1. Is voluntary, anonymous and FREE
2. Can be completed online
3. Is SHORT (takes 15-20 minutes)
4.Will offer you extensive feedback on your personality and your
relationship.
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