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The first "step" for stepparents is to connect with stepchildren by building a positive bond. One of the best ways to do this is through play, or having fun together.
Stepchildren feel more supported and are more connected to stepparents who are on their side. Being an ally shows stepchildren that they matter to the stepparent.
Is “nacho parenting” a helpful stepfamily strategy or a harmful excuse to stay disconnected? In this video, we unpack what this popular term gets right, what it gets wrong, and why...
I study how stepparents build rewarding relationships with stepchildren. Having fun together is one way, but a less obvious approach to bonding is by working with stepchildren.
Why Building Trust With a Stepdaughter Feels Different Let’s be clear—all children need consistency, love, and presence. However, many stepdaughters often experience blended family...
In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas shares a reader's advice about how to be a good step-parent.
Blended families can be a blessing, but they also bring unique challenges – especially when it comes to communication. If you’re a stepdad trying to connect with a teenage stepdaug...
If you’ve ever said, “He just doesn’t listen to me,” you’re not alone. In many blended families, this becomes one of the most frustrating challenges a stepdad faces. When your step...
When What You See Isn’t the Whole Story If you’ve been a stepdad for any length of time, you’ve likely had a moment like this… Your stepchild rolls their eyes. They shut down mid-c...
Opening Perspective “Most American children suffer too much mother and too little father.” ~ Gloria Steinem That quote may sound direct, but it highlights something important—balan...
Introduction Blended families can be full of love, growth, and second chances. However, managing anger in blended families can become difficult when emotional stress, parenting dif...
When Stress Walks Up to Your Front Door Not long ago, I had a neighbor come to my house—clearly irritated and angry. He knocked on my door, and as I opened it, I noticed something...
Opening Transition In the first post, we looked at how father absence can impact poverty, health, incarceration, and behavior. Those realities matter because they help explain the...
The Moment That Changes Everything There’s a moment every stepdad experiences—but not every stepdad recognizes. It doesn’t come with a warning or a clear signal. Instead, it shows...
Mother’s Day hits differently when you’re a stepdad. You’re not the one being celebrated. You’re not the one organizing everything. And somehow, you’re still responsible for making...
Some events in your child’s life require the presence of both parents. Discover why putting differences aside can help your child feel secure during special occasions, and how to n...
Learn practical tips for helping kids smoothly transition between co-parenting households with routines, communication, and stress-free swap day strategies.
Navigating family law is complex enough, but when blended families face parental relocation and step-parent ... Read more
Parenting has changed, and so have the pressures that come with it. The strongest families are built when grandparents lead with support, respect boundaries, and remember that love...
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to tur...
There’s a moment many stepdads experience—but few talk about. You’re sitting in your own living room. Everyone else seems connected. Inside jokes. Shared history. Unspoken bonds. A...
Introduction: When Silence Feels Personal If you’re trying to help your stepson open up, you’ve probably felt it—the silence, the distance, the short answers that go nowhere. You a...
Welcome Happy Stepmother’s Day! To all the stepmoms in blended families – today we honor you. People may not give Stepmother’s Day the same attention as Mother’s Day, but anyone wh...
Think about the last time you watched two people work seamlessly together on something that really mattered. They anticipated each other’s moves, filled in each other’s gaps, and...
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