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Stepfamilies: How to help your child adjust
Encourage respect
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Acknowledge and mourn losses
Nurture existing family relationships
Foster new family relationships
Know when to seek additional help
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Relationships in stepfamilies can be complicated. When a new stepfamily forms, each family member faces a unique set of adjustments. Still, it's possible to build a successful blended family.
Consider the challenges a blended family might pose for your child — and what you can do to ease stress and promote bonds as you build a new life together.