DH has finally got contact with his 2DDs after a very long winded fight for this. Anyway, they are in their early teens and they've been visiting here over the last month-ish. This was by their choice, they had the option to see their dad on their own but chose to come here and meet my DD and their half brother. They are so polite and lovely but they don't really speak much. I totally get this, they seem to not have much self-esteem and they're shy and I understand that it's going to take time to be comfortable here. I just wondered if anyone has any advice at how I can make them feel more at home. I'm not used to shyness, my kids are a bit mad (although kind and well behaved) but they'll talk to anyone. Is there anything I should be doing? I'm just trying to be the best step-mum I can be and we seem to get on well with the little conversation we have had. It's all a bit new to me and I don't want to screw it up.