11 Blended Families Part 2

Preparing for a Subsequent Marriage Know future mate and children Attention to children’s needs Build a new relationship Include everyone at wedding

Avoid co-conductor system Give up old roles Establish ground rules Achieving Unity Avoid co-conductor system Give up old roles Establish ground rules

True unity is only attainable in Christ

Grieving Children in a Blended Family

Grieving Children in a Blended Family Denial

Grieving Children in a Blended Family Denial Anger

Grieving Children in a Blended Family Denial Anger Bargaining

Grieving Children in a Blended Family Denial Anger Bargaining Depression

Grieving Children in a Blended Family Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance

Development Levels 0 to 2 years – Tactile

Development Levels 0 to 2 years – Tactile 3 to 5 years – Reassurance

0 to 2 years – Tactile 3 to 5 years – Reassurance Development Levels 0 to 2 years – Tactile 3 to 5 years – Reassurance 6 to 12 years – Knowledge

0 to 2 years – Tactile 3 to 5 years – Reassurance Development Levels 0 to 2 years – Tactile 3 to 5 years – Reassurance 6 to 12 years – Knowledge 13+ years – Independence

Parenting Styles

Parenting Styles The “Star” Parent

Parenting Styles The “Star” Parent The “Glue” Parent

The “Distant” Parent Parenting Styles The “Star” Parent The “Glue” Parent The “Distant” Parent

The “Sometimes” Parent Parenting Styles The “Star” Parent The “Glue” Parent The “Distant” Parent The “Sometimes” Parent

The “Ruthless” Parent Parenting Styles The “Star” Parent The “Glue” Parent The “Distant” Parent The “Sometimes” Parent The “Ruthless” Parent

The “Parent” Parent Parenting Styles The “Star” Parent The “Glue” Parent The “Distant” Parent The “Sometimes” Parent The “Ruthless” Parent The “Parent” Parent

The “Week-End” Visit

The “Week-End” Visit Take the Initiative

The “Week-End” Visit Take the Initiative Provide Structure

Be Accepting The “Week-End” Visit Take the Initiative Provide Structure Be Accepting

Provide a Home The “Week-End” Visit Take the Initiative Provide Structure Be Accepting Provide a Home

Give Permission to Love The “Week-End” Visit Take the Initiative Provide Structure Be Accepting Provide a Home Give Permission to Love

Smooth Out Transitions The “Week-End” Visit Take the Initiative Provide Structure Be Accepting Provide a Home Give Permission to Love Smooth Out Transitions

Visitation is not the best way to parent, but it’s not an impossible way to parent.