Partners & Ex-Partners...
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Handling Your Spouse's Hostile or Jealous Ex
Advice for stepparents who are forced to deal with the unreasonable behaviour of their spouse’s ex; stresses the importance of maintaining a calm and adult demeanour,…...
Involving Stepchildren in Wedding Plans
Tips for planning and executing a wedding with the help and participation of stepchildren; stresses the importance of including all family members as a way of forming…...
Staying Out of Your Spouse's Relationship with Their Ex
Information for stepparents about being supportive of their spouse’s need to maintain a respectful relationship with their ex in order to make sound decisions about…...
Supporting Your Spouse in Their Role as Stepparent
Information for parents about the importance of providing support to their spouses to help them to form happy stepfamilies; stresses the need for natural parents to…...
What Should My Stepchildren Call Me?
Advice for stepparents regarding appropriate names for their stepchildren to use when addressing them; stresses the importance of making the decision with the feelings…...
Your Step Child's Relationship with their Absent Parent
Advice for stepparents about honouring the children’s relationship with their natural parent, even when that parent may not be conducting themselves in a responsible…...