Posts tagged Step-Kids
How To Build A Real Bond With Your Adopted Or Stepchild

Building a strong, lasting bond with an adopted or stepchild is one of the most meaningful journeys a parent can take. Unlike relationships with biological children, which start from day one, this bond forms later. You build it over time. Slowly. Intentionally. It’s a process that takes patience, presence, and a whole lot of heart. If you’ve recently become a parent through adoption, marriage, or blending families, know this: the path to connection is real, and it’s possible. Here’s how many families make it happen.

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Walking The Line As A Step-Dad

There is no doubt that being a step-father means you are slotting into a difficult role. The child in question is not your child - but after a time, they begin to feel like they are. You love them, care for them, consider their life choices and make decisions with them. They turn to you for advice and...

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First Steps Of Being A Stepfather

I met my stepson the day after Christmas, barely over a year ago. For the most part, I’ve become a pretty tough man, emotionally distant and guarded. Despite this, I was still nervous to meet the boy who would become a part of my family. When I met him he was just two months shy of three years old. I’ve always loved and wanted kids...

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