How Do You Raise A Happy Somewhat Functional Blended Family?
As the mother in a blended family I know how difficult it can be to raise half way socially acceptable children, much less completely acceptable. Challenges arise on a daily sometimes hourly basis and there’s a constant drama in the household. Read on for a few tips on raising a blended family that manages to function somewhat normally. Use honesty and truth as a basis in your home. If you are honest with your children they are most likely to be honest with you. While they won’t tell you their deepest darkest dreams and secrets, they will be open enough to tell you what’s going on in their day to day activities. Telling the kids the truth is your best bet, because as most of us know, a lie will almost certainly catch up to you. Don’t bite their heads off. When little Suzy comes to you and it slips she was smoking behind the gym with the ‘cool’ kids, don’t overreact. Instead go forward with sensitivity and understanding. I guarantee she will explain herself more openly with you and give
