[header] How to make friends with a stepdaughter [title] Talk to the biological parent first. [step] Find out what the daughter's interests are and the sorts of things she enjoys most. Knowing this in advance will help you to avoid any awkward silences and can help you to build bridges towards a strong relationship.
Another good reason for finding out what your stepdaughter likes is that you can look up anything you're unfamiliar with, so that you can ask well informed questions to encourage her to talk more about it. [title] Stand in the shoes of your stepdaughter.