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The dynamics of being a stepparent can be tricky.A new stepdad or stepmom in the home can often be a reminder that a child’s biological mom or dad is absent. On today’sFamilyTalk, Ron Deal, author of the best-sellingbook,The SmartStepfamily, explains that there are two keys to successful step-parenting. First, connect with the child to let him know you are understanding of his emotions concerning the turmoil. Second, do not attempt to erase and replace the biological parent. Like God, wholovingly and patiently pursues all of us, stepparents should do the same with their stepchildren.