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Chats with Monika:   How to make your blended family work Tips to Be Successful as a Blended family Be flexible. Being rigid is not helpful.  Your way is not the only way.  There are two parents. o   Make decisions together. o    How do you perceive your role as a parent of the child? You and your partner should have a conversation about this topic. Mistakes will happen. o   Don’t throw mistakes in your partner’s face. o   Talk about what is not working, and how you can work to change those things that are not working. Have conversations about what the child will call the new parent. For some people, the word step parent may be harsh. Find language that makes everyone feel included as opposed to excluded. o   When you don’t say anything, it may bring about uncomfortable feelings. Be open to allowing conversation. o   Bring the children in and allow them to take part in the conversation.  Allowing children to express feelings and not have penalties for their feelings can be a gift. o   Model respect by e