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Spoil them .
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I've got two girls and we are the best thing that has happened to each other! Some children don't want an additional adult in their life and can make it a difficult process because of that. If they could only realize what a blessing it is to have additional support and love... I'm very blessed that my girls love me as their own!!!!
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Being the kid this is sooo true.
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Agreed, Cynthia. It's so hard.
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so sweet
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It's not always as easy as following these ideas. Sure they are a awesome foundation. One thing I learned was never to give up. I always try to give a 110%. Sometimes I just want to curl up in my bed wishing I had a deadbolt, but it is so fulfilling when any sort of appreciation is shown. I have 4 ranging in ages from 18-10.
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@Paris being a Step parent is a lot of work. How old is your stepdaughter?
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I tried idea #1-7 endlessly, but couldn't really 'connect' with my stepdaughter. Sad, because I never had kids of my own & really hoped we could have a great friendship & relationship.
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being a stepmother is one of the most rewarding things in my life. I felt like I was meant to be in this child's life and it makes me so happy to be apart of her life.