Sometimes stepfamily relationships need a kick in the pants.

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Wise new stepparents are like hall monitors. They know what's going on but they aren't always a part of it.

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Sometimes you build a bridge to your stepchild's heart by staying away.

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Here's a tip for building a bridge to your stepchild's heart. Don't take rejection personally.

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A stepparent recently asked me, "Ron, what do you do with the hot and cold from stepkids? I mean, one minute they love me and the next they want nothing to do with me."

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Dear Ron, I'm a new stepparent. Just what is my role when it comes to discipline? Signed, Confused, But Excited.

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Have you ever tried to force a jigsaw puzzle piece into a spot it wasn't made to fit?

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When it comes to traditions, you need something old and something new.

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One of the keys to successfully combining a blended family is time.

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There is a surprise benefit of stepfamily living; imitating God's choice to love.

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