A happy stepmom understands the value of practicing patience.
Being a stepmom is one of the most ambiguous roles there is when it comes to parenting.
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The 5 Habits of Happy Stepmoms:
1. Practice Patience.
A happy stepmom understands the value of practicing patience.
When you practice patience, you give yourself the time to think more clearly about what’ s going on with your stepfamily. You allow time to calm down from a frustrating situation and allow others the opportunity to deal with their issues.
When you give time and space for your stepkids to trust you as someone who will be there for them, to be a supporting partner, you feel more in control of your life and are willing to let others deal with the issues that belong to them.
2. Know / Understand Your Role.
Being a stepmom is one of the most ambiguous roles there is when it comes to parenting.
Society expects you to act like a mother and at the same time not get involved. Conflict may arise if your partner’ s ex doesn’ t want you to be involved in her kids’ life. Studies repeatedly show that the women who know and understand what their role is in stepfamilies are the happiest.
You may have to try on a variety of roles to see which one fits best within your situation. Maybe your role is one of support, or of mentoring. Whatever that role is, embrace it as one that fills the need of everyone, including you.
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