Family Connections

My Time to Shine   I've been doing a lot of research about blended families recently . Like reading a bunch of articles, watching videos, and reflecting on my own personal experiences with divorce. Here’s what I've concluded - divorce sucks but that doesn't mean you can't find happiness in a new family situation. Often times step pa rents don’t know what role they play in their step child's lives and it can be difficult to know how to bond with them without feeling like they are overstepping boundaries . Some advice I would give as a child who grew up in a blended family and has been doing a lot of research on the subject: get to know the child first then you can start thinking about being an authoritive figure. To explain further, a child needs to know you care about them and that you want to get to know them and not just the child's parents . Get to know what their hobbies are, who they are, and spend quality time with them. The stronger you