Navigating Conflict With Grace As A Stepmom
Conflict in stepfamilies is normal. Here’s how stepmoms can respond with grace, clarity, and confidence—even when things feel tense or unpredictable.
Read MoreThe presents have been opened, the party food has disappeared, the extended family has come and gone, the decorations have been put away, and you're eager for life to get back to normal. You're ready to return to your family routine.
First, take some time to reflect with these 10 questions.
Second, schedule time to have a discussion with your spouse about your individual answers to these questions. Don't rush. Pick a time when you are both relaxed-probably not on the drive home or when the in-laws or exes have just departed-and make sure you are not exhausted or over emotional either.
Third, take notes so you have a plan of action for next year. Otherwise, you may keep baking grandma's stollen only to discover twenty years later that nobody, including the dog, ever liked this foodstuff.
Fourth, give an after-the-celebration gift of understanding. Don't expect holidays, birthdays, or any other family get-together to be perfect because the people who gather aren't perfect. Empathize with your spouse's trials and disappointments. Work toward a winning solution for both of you for the next year.
Fifth, spread the cheer throughout the year. Take the things that matter most to you and incorporate them into your daily family routine.
Lastly, talk with your children to discover what they enjoyed most. Their answers may surprise you.
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Conflict in stepfamilies is normal. Here’s how stepmoms can respond with grace, clarity, and confidence—even when things feel tense or unpredictable.
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