Blended Family Playbook
Tool • Gate: Women’s Mental Health
Blended Family Playbook
Purpose / Reason
Create structure and respect in step‑family dynamics.
Answer to: “How do I navigate blended family challenges?” How to Apply
1) Define roles and house rules together; write and post them.
2) Use ‘care + limit’ language; never triangulate kids.
3) Hold a 15‑minute weekly family retrospective. How & Why It Works
• Shared expectations reduce conflict.
• Short weekly repair time maintains trust. Results & Goals
• Fewer loyalty binds for kids.
• Less partner conflict about parenting.
• More predictable, calmer home rhythm. References
Create structure and respect in step‑family dynamics.
Answer to: “How do I navigate blended family challenges?” How to Apply
1) Define roles and house rules together; write and post them.
2) Use ‘care + limit’ language; never triangulate kids.
3) Hold a 15‑minute weekly family retrospective. How & Why It Works
• Shared expectations reduce conflict.
• Short weekly repair time maintains trust. Results & Goals
• Fewer loyalty binds for kids.
• Less partner conflict about parenting.
• More predictable, calmer home rhythm. References