| | Family Connection Time | Stepparent’s Boundary | |------------------------|----------------------------|----------------------------| | 2 hours of uninterrupted sleep-in | One shared meal (lunch or dinner) | No more than one chore (e.g., load dishwasher) | | No surprises before 11 AM | 30-min low-pressure activity (walk, game, baking) | Ask before entering her room |
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Establishing authority and offering concrete advice. | | Family Connection Time | Stepparent’s Boundary
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Without a consistent routine, children may feel anxious or confused about what each day holds. Family Therapy Strategies for Quality Time