10 Keys to Being in Your New Non-Traditional Family
Creativity - Though the concept of the “blended family” is not a new one, the practice is. If you choose to be among those who consciously and responsibly choose this new way of parenting and family structure, you are in new territory paving the way for future families. You may be the only parent in your child’s class who is divorced. You set an example. Try new things like Portland family mediation and don’t be afraid to fail. Some will work and others won’t. Your commitment will guide you and let you know which things to stop doing and which to continue. Committed and intentional co-parenting partnership - Though you may be divorced, if you have children you will continue to have a relationship with your children’s mother/father at least until they are 18 if not longer. Expanding your viewpoint - Your family is not broken – just expanded. Our wise teacher Dr. Milton Rubin told us never to “glamorize” the step-parent (ie. When speaking to the child “you are so lucky – you ha...
