Advice for introducing new partners to DC

[wellingtonsandwaffles]

My exH and I have both been dating new partners and would like to introduce them to our DC (age 4/7) over the next couple of months.

Do you have any advice on the best ways to do this? What’s worked for you and what hasn’t?

I’ve seen some people say it’s good to do it with the ex around too so DC know it’s “safe”. Ex and I get on fine so we can present a United front, but I’m nervous to get it wrong for DC. Thanks!

If you and your ex get on well then I'd say doing it all together would be a good idea as the kids can see that their other parent is sort of approving the new partners.

Do the kids know about them? If not I'd introduce the idea first and speak about them, let them ask questions before arranging to meet. If also get the kids involved in when and where they want to meet them.