019. How to Help Step-Siblings to Get Along Better
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Have you experienced a bit of "step-sibling rivalry" in your home?
If you just stood up and screamed, "YES!" — this episode is for you.
Helping step-siblings find ways to connect and bond is both an art and a science. It requires you to make some challenging assessments about your blended family's unique dynamics. Plus, you'll need to paint a clear picture for all the kids about your family's values and behavioral expectations.
The truth is, you can't require kids to love (or even like) each other. But you can influence the environment in your home in a way that creates an opportunity for ALL the kids to connect.
We'll help you discover some new ways to create that environment of connection you really want. And we'll help you avoid some of the pitfalls that can sabotage bonding between step-siblings.
Here are a few things we'll cover in the episode as well as some extra resources to help you take another step forward:
Inside this Episode:
Things to consider when you're evaluating your unique dynamics from the kid's perspective
Strategies for creating an environment in your home where step-sibling bonds can happen naturally
The danger zone of approaching kids with the "We have no 'steps' in this house…"
4 Favoritism Traps blended families might inadvertently fall into
The #1 approach that helps you steer clear of those Favoritism Traps
Resources from this Episode:
For more on the importance of 1:1 time with bio-kids, check out Episode 3
To find out why "slowing down speeds things up", read this blog article: What's the Best Way to Blend and Build Stepfamily Bonds?
To discover more on preventing favoritism in your blended family, check out this blog article: How to Protect Your Stepfamily from Favoritism
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