Being a stepdad is not easy. The biggest hurdle is getting the children to root for you. Children are very sensitive and suddenly finding another person in their dad’s place can be quite upsetting for them.
Bond with a Trip Abroad
A great way to bond with the children is planning a trip abroad. It may cost you quite a bit but it will surely get the children on your side. Prepare things like the visa application, necessary documents and book your tickets to build the relationship of a lifetime with your stepkids.
Flying with Kids
Children love airplanes. If your children are small don’t worry whether the airplane noise will scare them. They are too fascinated to notice the noise. It just adds to the atmosphere.
You won’t even have to worry about waiting in long lines or running from one security check to another. Your children will show patience and fortitude you never thought they had. Once they are on the airplane there is plenty to keep them entertained and happy from onboard entertainment to meal time to just playing with the seat controls.
Make sure you work out all the paper work, such as visa application well in advance. Just in case be sure to pack some of their story books or coloring pages depending on their interests.
At the Hotel
Book your hotel in advance so that you can go straight away to the hotel once you reach your destination. You can choose destinations where there is visa on arrival, where the visa application process is simpler. Did I mention that children absolutely love hotels?
Somehow they don’t mind the small space and could live in hotels forever if given the chance. If your children are picky eaters you will probably not have to worry about their food while you’re staying in a hotel because children love room service and breakfast buffets. You might even see them trying out new foods with a smile on their faces.
If you have booked a beach resort you won’t need to go anywhere out of the hotel as your children will spend the whole day building sand castles and swimming. While they enjoy, you can sort out travel particulars like pending paperwork and even do some work. A kid’s club in the hotel is an added bonus as they usually offer fun activities for the kids the whole week around. Your children will thank you no end!
Activities with the Kids
If you feel the children are getting bored explore the opportunities offered by the hotel for day tours to nearby places. There may be some fascinating places like zoos, gardens or museums to explore. Even if the children have been to similar places at home, being abroad and exploring around is a whole new story. You won’t get any complaints.
Make sure you spend the time you have with your children to find out what their interests are and what they are good at. Engage them in their favorite activities as there are plenty of options while abroad.
If you are stuck inside on a rainy day make the most of the time you have by playing different indoor games with your children. You will get to know them better and they will be more comfortable with you. On the way back you just might overhear one of them calling you their Super StepDad!
This post is by Maria Mcquire an author by profession born and brought-up in UK. She is an avid blogger as well, who can pen down on any topic she’s comes across. Follow her on G+ https://plus.google.com/u/0/102374703263307769178/posts.
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