You are not my real mom or dad. Know ahead of time what you will say in response. You may want to say something like, "You are right. That doesn't mean I love you any less though."
Keep your relationship with your spouse a priority.Recognize that children may always show a preference for their parent over you.You may have to do a little extra driving or be flexible with schedules to do what is best for your child.Pay attention to your feelings. Get help from a counselor or support group if needed.
Where can I learn more?
American Psychological Association ‚
http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/stepfamily.aspx ‚
Kids Health ‚
http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/feelings/stepparent.html# ‚
Last Reviewed Date
2015-05-08 ‚
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