Surviving and thriving as a stepfamily



There are key differences between first-time families and stepfamilies, and knowing these distinctions is important for the success of your family.

First-time families have a built-in bond, as well as bonds that have developed over time. In a first-time family, the adult couple usually “has some time to connect and to develop shared ways of doing things,” said Patricia Papernow, Ed.D, a psychologist in private practice in Hudson, MA, and a nationally recognized expert on stepfamily relationships.

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