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I'm having trouble coping with my stepchildren. Is there any help I can get?

Being a step parent is tough. This is often the hardest part of starting a new relationship. We can help you develop skills with your partner and your step child that will improve your relationship and give you new ideas. For example, many step parents find that it is important for them to develop a friendly trusting relationship with their step child before they take on a disciplinary role.

Relationships Australia offers courses in Family Skills and Parenting, a number of them specifically designed for stepfamilies.  To find out which stepfamily courses are available in your area, click on your state or territory listing below and check under the headings for Family and Relationship Courses and Family Skills - Parenting:

Canberra and Region 

New South Wales 

Northern Territory 

Queensland

South Australia 

Tasmania 

Victoria 

Western Australia

For more information on stepfamiles, try our online support: Stepfamilies

You may also wish to speak to a counsellor about the difficulties you are having with your stepchildren.  Learn more about our Counselling Services

 

 

 

last modified 11:12am 03 June 2009

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