| A step family creates a new household that has biological and non-biological connections among the inhabitants of the home. It often will include contact with another biologically connected parent to the children. It certainly will have children who are not sure they have a voice in the new family formation and may be resistant to coming together. The first few years will be a time of great challenges as everyone learns to define themselves in this new unit. There are some things you can do to ease the difficulties of adjustment.
Stepfamily
Association of America
"A
national, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to
successful stepfamily living. This website provides
educational information and resources for anyone interested in
stepfamilies and their issues."
Co-Parenting
Course at Council
for Relationships
"The
separation of parents has an inevitable impact on the emotions
and lives of their children. Children may express sadness,
fear or anger because "the world as they knew it" is
about to change. When parents are able to collaborate, they
can help their children through a painful time and facilitate
ongoing healthy development. Understandably, this is a tall
order - separation and divorce are very difficult, and trying
to communicate with a former partner may be the last thing
that you want to do.
We
recognize these issues as true challenges for separating and
divorced parents. Participants in this one-day, Saturday
workshop will learn effective communication skills, tools for
conflict resolution and strategies for decision-making. This
course will include opportunities to practice these skills,
with specific emphasis on supporting the children's best
interests."
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