Joining families takes time, so it is important to be patient and manage your expectations. Your kids might not be fully adjusted and on board right away, and that’s okay. It’s normal for kids to feel uneasy or uncertain during
Set Aside Time to Unite Your Family
Bonding as a family takes time and effort, so it’s important to set aside time to spend together, helping you build connections and nurture relationships! This doesn’t have to look like carving out large chunks of time or planning big
Work Towards Successful Co-parenting
An important part of promoting stability and structure during the big transition of forming a blended family, is to continue to engage in positive co-parenting with your ex-partner if they are a part of you and your children’s lives. Your
Hold Family Meetings to Promote Communication
A great way to help your family transition more smoothly into a blended family, is to have regular family meetings! Family meetings create a space for each family member to bring up important issues or concerns to be discussed and
A United Front
No two parents are alike. Everyone has their own parenting style and way of doing things when it comes to raising kids. You and your partner probably don’t agree on everything as parents, and that’s okay. Even though you don’t
Fairness, Caring, & Integrity
Children often learn through the actions and words of their parents. Be intentional about being a good role model for your kids!
Single Parenting: Self-Care
Single parenting takes a lot of time, energy, and strength, and it can be extremely draining. Sometimes you may feel like you are constantly racing to keep up with all of the responsibilities you are juggling. It is important to
Single Parenting: Seek Out Mentors
Your relationship with your child is important and can help them build trust, feel loved and cared for, and learn how to have healthy relationships with others. However, it’s also important to promote loving and trusting connections between your kids
Single Parenting: Seek Support
Being a single parent is filled with many wonderful and joy-filled moments! Your kids are a source of laughter, fun, excitement, and love, and they can warm your heart everyday. Though single parenting is rich in special moments and happy
Single Parenting: Regulating Your Emotions
Single parenting can be an intensely emotional experience, full of lots of ups and downs. It’s natural to feel a wide range of emotions any given day with the many responsibilities and life demands coming your way. Some moments will