When Your Ex Remarries Co-Parenting With Your Child’s New Stepparent If you have children, giving up your parental oversight can be one of the hardest parts of a divorce. You can’t control what the rules are at your ex’s house, and you definitely can’t control whether they remarry. When they do, it can feel like your co-parenting plan has completely changed. While adjusting to the arrangement won’t happen overnight, here are some tips to help you through the process. Accept what you can’t change . When your ex remarries, chances are that you’re going to have feelings about it. You may be angry, jealous, hurt, or just worried about your child’s well-being. All of those feelings are valid, but you need to process them away from your child. Remember that you can’t stop your ex from remarrying, and this is a new reality you’ll have to live with. Resisting the change will only make things more difficult for you and your kid.
or abusive — but you do have to be polite. Remember that this new person will be majorly involved in your child’s life, so you need to put your kid first. The less animosity between you and their stepparent, the easier it will be for your child to adjust to the new adult in their life. Set boundaries. With extremely few exceptions, your ex’s new spouse is always going to take their side, so your relationship with your ex will likely dictate your relationship with your kid’s stepparent. If you’ve got a good relationship with your ex, you should ideally have an open discussion about needs and expectations on both sides so everyone is comfortable. If your relationship is strained, however, you’ll need to set boundaries with the new spouse just like you did with your ex — and enforce them with consistency. In most cases, a little bit of time and effort will result in a healthy co-parenting relationship with your ex’s new spouse. If everyone involved is able to keep your kid’s best interests at heart, the road ahead won’t be as rocky as you fear.
Be civil. Believe it or not, some people become friends with their ex’s new spouse. You don’t have to go that far — in fact, we wouldn’t recommend it if your ex is a narcissist
Apple and Carrot Dog Treats
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Fall is harvest season, and with this recipe, even your loyal mutt can partake in some of its greatest flavors.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups flour
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1/2 cup apple, peeled and shredded
1/2 cup carrots, shredded
1 cup broth of choice
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Directions
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Preheat oven to 400 F.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, carrots, apples, and broth and mix together well. 3. Sprinkle the countertop with flour and, using a rolling pin, roll the dough flat to about 1/2-inch thick. 4. Cut the dough into your favorite shapes. (Cookie cutters are encouraged!) 5. Bake cookies for 8–10 minutes. 6. Cool before serving and refrigerate to store.
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