"The often overlooked group in the Stepfamily dynamic is the biological parent who may or may not be in another relationship. Facing your children in a relationship with your ex-spouse and another partner can often raise complicated feelings of jealousy, resentment and the feeling that you are being replaced. Somehow you’re supposed to be the “adult” and handle all of the conflicting feelings you are having. I will address in this area some of the challenges that come up, and, take comfort, many of the feelings you are having are shared by so many other parents in the very same situation!

Q&A: Biological Parents

Q: "Am I putting my daughter in the middle?"

Q: "Can I help my new wife love my son?"

Q: "Is it hard for my children to see my ex and I in new relationships?"

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