When working with stepparents I encourage them to be patient and to look at this time as learning and growing - for them as well as their new family. If you accept that relationships take time, like a good wine maturing, then you?™ll find it easier to go with the flow and minimalise any resistance and heartache.

Think of it like growing a plant from a seed. It needs time and nurturing. You can?™t rush it. It will germinate and grow strong in it?™s own time. If you try to rush it you could end up with an unhealthy plant or even kill it.

If you find yourself wanting to make the time of growing and learning in your stepfamily easier for yourself and enjoy the flow more, perhaps even to deal with emotions of jealousy or low self-esteem then find out how The Stepfamily Coach can help you. Visit www.thestepfamilycoach.com

Wishing you very happy stepparenting!

About the Author:

Jo Ball (LCA, Dip, NLP) is a step-mum of two with 15 years coaching experience. Have a look at http://www.thestepfamilycoach.com for more information for Stepfamilies.

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