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Befriend your stepchildren.

Treat your stepchildren the way you would treat someone whom you are trying to befriend: i.e., be the best version of yourself. Understand that your stepchildren are as afraid of the evil stepmother trope as you are of becoming one.

Spend time with your stepmom.

Try to relax and be open-minded. You might find that you have areas of interest in common that will help your relationship. Even doing little things like watching television together or playing video games with her can help your relationship improve.

The symptoms include preoccupation with position in the family, feelings of anxiety, rejection, ineffectiveness, guilt, hostility, and exhaustion; loss of self-esteem; and overcompensation.

Never ever put down their Mam or Dad, as this will only cause your step child to disrespect you and it won't help the two of you bond. You may not agree with your partners parenting skills or those of his/her ex-partners but it isn't for you to suddenly throw your weight around and demean them to the little one.

Focus on building trust with the children by being consistent, reliable, and supportive. Follow their lead, be present in their lives, participate in their activities, and show genuine interest in their well-being.

Leave discipline to the parent: “Stepparents need to manage their reactions when it comes to discipline. Instead of getting worked up and reacting to the child's actions, they should report the misconduct to their partner, for them to decide what action to take,” says Dr.

Your role as the stepparent is to do your best to have a respectful relationship with the ex. The ability to coordinate visitations, holidays, school events and sports goes a long way to your role as trying to make your blended family as healthy as possible.

Communication, patience, and understanding are key qualities for a successful stepmother.

Take things slowly

In the first 1-2 years, it often works well to be someone your partner's child can depend on for the same things each week, like always taking them to sport on Saturdays. This can be better than trying to take on an active role in guiding the child's behaviour, for example.