Being married again after divorce and having stepchildren can be hard.  Not to mention stressful.  You might be feeling stressed out in a blended family from all the personalities you meshed together or trying to figure out how to be a parent to stepchildren. Trying to figure out how to cope with stress can start with setting healthy boundaries. The benefit of seeking a counselors advice on how to set healthy boundaries is that they are not involved personally with your family dynamic. This gives them the ability to observe your situation from a neutral position.  They can help you find ways to cope with your new household and avoid family conflict.

Finding common ground when parenting children in a blended family can be the most challenging part of being married after divorce with kids. It can feel lonely in your new role, but with the right support system you can easily find ways to meet everyone’s needs, especially your own. When you learn how to respect your stepchildren, your spouse, your new in-laws, and begin to understand your place in the new family system, you will earn respect too. Probably the hardest thing that you can learn in individual counseling in Orlando is how to relinquish control. When you are able to do this, you allow the blended family to develop new rituals and habits that work for everyone. It might be hard at first because you are used to doing things a certain way, but if you allow the system to develop naturally, then everyone can have a chance at happiness.

There is no textbook way to navigate blended families, but there are ways to ease this transition better than others. It is worth it to seek guidance from a professional right at the start rather than trying to navigate the dynamic alone. This helps lay a healthy foundation from the start and earns you a high level of respect in your new family that you may not get otherwise. Email or call today to speak to an expert counselor.