In this favourite tips segment, we rewind to an excerpt from an episode with renowned expert and author in the field Ron Deal which focuses in on ways stepparents can reduce the perceived level of threat that their relationship may have on the child’s other co-parent.

Ron outlines the importance of the ‘no threat message’ and provides a useful practical example for new step-parents in particular, to set themselves up for success when it comes to their relationship with their partner’s ex.