How Do You Become A Good Stepmother?
If being a mother is the toughest job in the world, then being a stepmother is a close second. It’s never easy to step in and fill a mother’s role. Becoming a good stepmother takes patience and practice. There are the usual speed bumps along the way. But if you follow these steps, you are on the road to becoming a good stepmother. Get to know your stepchildren before marrying their father. This can make the transition from “dad’s girlfriend” to stepmother much easier. Don’t attempt to take over the mother’s role without consulting with the children’s father first. Remember that you are not equal to your stepchildren’s father. Always communicate with him when it comes to punishments, rules and other aspects of the children’s upbringing. Don’t compete with your stepchildren for their father’s attention. Interact with your stepchildren. Show interest in their schoolwork, their friends, their hobbies and extracurricular activities. Be available for them. Become a part of their lives withou
