Do not expect to bond instantly with your stepchild. It is natural if they feel resentment toward you over the fact that their mom and dad are no longer together. If you pace yourself and do not try to force the relationship, you will eventually form a closer bond.

Star charts are a great way to motivate children to have good behavior. You can use brightly colored stickers to fill in each square on your chart. When the chart is filled, you can give him a reward. Charts are useful because they give your child a visual record of accomplishments and provide motivation to keep up the good work to get a reward.

If you'd like to be a great parent, one thing you must do is to listen to your children. Give them the chance to talk and learn the things that they want. This is a great way to lay the foundation for the future. If your children feel comf