Step-Parenting Insights

Step-parenting can be the hardest kind of parenting.  It's difficult enough raising your own kids.  Obviously, relating to children with totally different personalities than the new step-parent's, creates unique challenges. Remarriage with children involved is a whole new . . .

Some people often seek mates completely opposite of their former mates.  For example, an "S" divorced from a "D" may want an "S" or "C" type.  The "S" doesn't want . . .
  
The solution is not finding another mate totally different or exactly like your former mate.  Remember, commitment is more important than . . .

The following are specific ways D,I,S or C type step-parents can relate to D,I,S or C type step-children.  Above all, rely on . . .


Sample of some of the information you will learn:

"C" Type Step-Parent Dealing With—

"D" Step-Child:
Don't push child to do everything perfect. Get to the point when explaining things. Don't be rigid. Look for the good in what is done.

"I" Step-Child:
Go out of your way to be positive and encouraging. Overlook much of child's disorganization. Praise child. Don't be sarcastic. Be cheerful and excited.

"S" Step-Child:
Be kind and sweet. Don't try to correct everything. The child wants to please, but needs to trust you first. Build loving relationship.

"C" Step-Child:
Child is just like you and will judge everything you do.  Show child how competent, yet caring you can be. Don't over-analyze.  Stimulate child's thinking.