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Co-authored by  Klare Heston, LICSW Explore this Article Showing Interest in the Child Building Trust Living Together Show 1 more... Ask a Question Related Articles References Marrying someone who already has children can be a challenge, but it can also be an immense blessing. As a step-parent, you get to serve as friend and mentor to the child--you don't have to try to step in as a third parent. Focus on building good rapport with your stepchild and fostering mutual respect and trust. Also, keep in mind that this can be a major adjustment for yourself and the child. They may never fully accept you the way you'd like, but just do your best to develop a civil relationship with them. Method 1 Showing Interest in the Child 1 Initiate a connection, but let the child set the pace.  Allow your stepchild to define the relationship they’d like to have with you. Express your interest, but leave the ball in their court as to how they want to move forward. [1...

Co-authored by  Michele Dolan Explore this Article Reducing Wrist Pain Strengthening Your Wrists Ask a Question Related Articles References A tender, painful wrist can make it difficult to use your hands. Fortunately, most pain will go away once you've rested your wrists and reduced the swelling. Pain relievers and ice packs will make you more comfortable as your wrists heal. Once they've recovered from the lifting injury, strengthen the muscles in your forearms to prevent another injury. Doing simple stretching exercises, using athletic straps, and lifting smaller amounts can protect your wrists. Method 1 Reducing Wrist Pain 1 Avoid lifting or other heavy activity for several days.  If you feel pain after lifting, exercising, or stretching, avoid putting pressure or stretching your wrists until the pain goes away. This can take several days depending on how injured your wrists are. [1] Resting the wrists can reduce inflammation and prevent more ...