My child seems to feel guilty when he is kind to his stepmother. How can I help him?

Assure your child that loving his stepmother is not a betrayal of his birth mother. A child caught between two loves often feels guilty, and that feeling weighs on his small heart. Say clearly that the human heart is big enough to love many people at once. Never force your child to choose, or ask questions that test his loyalty. Make sure his birth mother and stepmother do not compete in front of him, because peace between the adults eases the child's burden. Praise him when he is kind to both sides. If his confusion persists, a child counsellor can help. See family psychology.