An important key that is missing from this piece is the essential component of communication between the stepmom and the biological father about expectations held by each for this holiday. This may involve the stepmom taking her partner aside privately and expressing any desires she may have for recognition on this day. Yes, the biological mother typically gets top-billing on Mother's Day but this is not to say that a card can't be given to the stepmom or special recognition be given on one of the days either before or after the actual day. A stepfamily is sometimes a compromise of expectations. The first step, though, is communicating what these expectations are with one's partner. Only from here can undue hurts and misunderstandings be avoided.
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An important key that is missing from this piece is the essential component of communication between the stepmom and the biological father about expectations held by each for this holiday. This may involve the stepmom taking her partner aside privately and expressing any desires she may have for recognition on this day. Yes, the biological mother typically gets top-billing on Mother's Day but this is not to say that a card can't be given to the stepmom or special recognition be given on one of the days either before or after the actual day. A stepfamily is sometimes a compromise of expectations. The first step, though, is communicating what these expectations are with one's partner. Only from here can undue hurts and misunderstandings be avoided.
September 23, 2014 - 6:15pmThis Comment
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