The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other.

The Do's and Don'ts of Co-Parenting and Blended Family Parenting

1. DO put the children first...

2. DON'T badmouth the other parent...

3. DO understand that biological parents make the rules and bonus parents uphold them...

4. DON'T be spiteful or hold grudges...

5. DO be honest and straightforward...

6. DO respect each other's turf...