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Over one thousand new stepfamilies form everyday in the United States. In fact one of out every three Americans will live as part of a stepfamily at some point in their life. For children, stepfamilies are a major life change that can cause stress and trauma. Our expert will answer some common questions from kids about stepfamilies to help them be prepared, understand what can go wrong and how to make things right in order to create a harmonious home. You might also like to look at Made By You

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Top 10 Questions From Stepparents About Kids 
  1. Susan Davis
  2. How do I get my stepkids to listen to me? 
  3. What if my spouse sides with the kids instead of me? 
  4. What can I do to get my stepkids to like me? 
  5. What if I don't like my stepkids? 
  6. How do I get my stepkids to accept me as their parent? 
  7. How long will it take for my stepfamily to be normal? 
  8. Is it possible to overstep my boundaries as a stepparent? 
  9. What if my spouse and I don't agree on how to discipline? 
  10. Will my stepkids like me more if I don't discipline them? 
  11. How do I help my kids and my stepkids get along? 
Stepfamilies And Remarriage 
  1. Susan Davis
  2. How do I keep a strong marriage while dealing with a stepfamily? 
  3. What do I do when my biological kids visit my stepfamily? 
  4. How do I balance time between my new spouse and my kids? 
  5. What if my spouse is jealous of my time with my kids? 
  6. What are tips for blending two families? 
  7. What are tips for being a good stepparent? 
  8. Where can I go to get help for my stepfamily? 
  9. Does the 'Brady Bunch' model exist? 
Top 10 Questions From Kids About Stepfamilies 
  1. Susan Davis
  2. Should my stepparent be allowed to discipline me? 
  3. Will I make my real dad upset if I spend time with my stepdad? 
  4. What if my real mom makes me feel guilty for liking my stepmom? 
  5. Should I leave my stepfamily to go live with my other parent? 
  6. What if my mom spends more time with my stepdad or stepsiblings than me? 
  7. Why does my parent always side with my stepparent? 
  8. How can I spend time with my mom without my stepdad? 
  9. Why does my stepdad keep trying to be my friend? 
  10. What if I have major problems with my stepdad? 
  11. How do I get rid of my stepmom? 
Before Forming A Stepfamily 
  1. Susan Davis
  2. What if my children don't like my fiance? 
  3. Should I consult my children if I want to remarry? 
  4. Can I still remarry if my children don't like my fiance? 
  5. When should I consider counseling for my family if I want to remarry? 
  6. What can I do to help my children and my fiance get along? 
  7. What if I want to remarry but I don't want stepchildren? 
  8. What if my kids are worried that my marriage will change our relationship? 
  9. What can I do before I get remarried to help my new stepfamily? 
  10. What are typical stepfamily issues I might face? 
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