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Navigating co-parenting is already a challenge, but, throw in a new spouse withstep-kids.

She and her ex-husband successfully co-parented theirdaughterwithout any major issues.

She frequently returned home in tears, feeling excluded and even bullied by her stepsiblings.

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While the new wife was affectionate toward her own kids, she seemed indifferent.

When nothing improved, she decided to confront the new wife directlyhowever, the conversation spiraled into an argument.

This is because step-parents have to provide love and guidance as opposed to making them feel excluded.

Mother and child hugging in living room with open suitcase, child’s unwanted feelings theme.

to get to ensure that the childs needs are met all-round,Talk Spacerecommends a better co-parenting strategy.

They also add that respectful communication, shared decision-making and conflict resolution are essential to creating a stableenvironment.

What would you have done in this situation?

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