by Byron Jonas
With the higher rate of divorce in current times, blended families are becoming more and more common and accepted in society. While this may be a big change for you, it is an even bigger change for the children that are involved. The good news is that there are a few things that you can do to help making this transition easier on everyone that is involved.
It is very important to take some time to talk to your children about what a blended family is before you remarry. Your child or children may not understand the concept at first. If they have any questions about what it will be like having a step parent or step siblings, try to be open and honest with the child. It is a hard thing for a child to get used to the thought of having new family members, so try to be patient with them during the process.
After a parent remarries and there is a blended family in place, it is going to take some time for things to settle down. Some children may accept the new family members easily, while others will need some more time before they are comfortable with things. There is no set time that this will take, so try to be patient with your children. Unfortunately, you simply cannot for a child to form a bond or relationship with another human being, this has to be done willingly.
Put some thought into creating new traditions for the blended family to enjoy for holidays. By forming traditions, you are helping the family members to create a bond and have something in common that they can look forward to each and every year in the future.
It can be difficult for a child to refer to a step parent as their mother or father, and one of the most common mistakes made in blended families is trying to force this title upon the child. Allow the child to use the new parent's first name until a time comes when or if they feel comfortable saying Mom or Dad to the person.
It is a great idea for you to hold family meetings monthly. This allows each member of the family to speak openly and honestly about any feelings that they may be dealing with. This can also help you to work out any kinks in the new blended family.
It may take a bit of getting used to, but by following these tips you are sure to help your blended family become strong and happy before long!
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Title: Tips For Dealing With Blended Families
Author: Byron Jonas
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Keywords: parenting,advice,education,family,techniques,babies,kids and teens,fatherhood,motherhood,home and family,health,reference and education,shopping and product reviews,news and society
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