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blended families, continued ...Published: February, 2010

BLENDING FAMILIES: WAYS TO MAKE IT WORK
Bringing together a  family may not be easy, but it doesn’t have to be hard. Family therapist Dianna Troutt gives these pointers for making the transition as smooth as possible:
 
> Bury the hatchet.
Work through unresolved differences with your former spouse or the children’s other parent.
 
> Let the kids set the pace.
Children need to feel some control when they may not have wanted the divorce or remarriage; let them determine what they’re ready for.

> Communicate and be fair.
Family meetings give everyone a voice and can reduce future conflict.

> Don’t let family traditions die.
It is important for kids to maintain established family traditions. Over time, it can be good to establish special traditions for the new family, but expect some resistance at first. Kids will gravitate to where they feel loved and understood.

Source: diannatroutt.com