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DSD flying alone - NEED HELP started by neonalee (6/20/11 at 8:11am)	Can I make a suggestion even though it's late? In addition... 7/30/11 at 12:57am by MLinPDX	13	1,410
SD babysitting sister started by Erines1111 (7/25/11 at 5:44pm)	Just another view: My son is 10 (will be 11 at the end of... 7/29/11 at 12:54am by zebra15	6	1,450
Divorce Modification started by sadiah (7/25/11 at 1:49pm)	I wanted to know if I were waisting time and money on... 7/25/11 at 1:49pm by sadiah	0	1,342
New to Blended Family started by PixieAlly (7/25/11 at 7:06am)	Start slow in this situation. Kids are really smart and do... 7/25/11 at 8:12am by MommyKlein	1	1,344
step daughter doesn't get way so she moves to grandmas started by faulk99 (4/26/11 at 7:01pm)	My sd will call her dad by his first name at age 12...just... 7/24/11 at 1:21pm by mountain	4	1,004
Help..I'm having a hardtime step parenting started by Darlene22664 (7/22/11 at 9:24am)	For sure. It's possible to have fun and responsibilities at... 7/23/11 at 7:06am by BubbleMa	2	1,334
Advice about having a different last name from a child? started by nmouse (7/13/11 at 10:20pm)	in my current province, it's actually very unusual to change... 7/21/11 at 9:11am by SilverFish	17	1,494
Pregnant step-mama to young DSS...need advice! (Long) started by LaBruja (7/14/11 at 2:07pm)	I also have a stepchild (a step-daughter in my case) whom I... 7/19/11 at 7:31pm by aricha	2	1,315
Advice please? started by XGypsyX (7/13/11 at 12:13pm)	thanks so much autumn, i to before i had my daughter, lived... 7/18/11 at 6:00pm by XGypsyX	5	1,327
Have a VERY UNIQuE situation and need HELP PLEASE!!! started by Oceanleis (7/6/11 at 10:24pm)	I'm a custodial step-mom, too (totally different... 7/7/11 at 4:50pm by Jeannine	4	1,439
Stepgranparents started by bella00 (5/29/11 at 4:44pm)	Names that are already taken are Grandma & Grandpa (my... 7/7/11 at 3:07pm by bella00	15	1,192
I flat out denied visitation. What happens now? started by waiting2bemommy (6/10/11 at 5:18pm) 1 2	I would check your state's regulations. In the state of TN,... 7/4/11 at 8:39pm by GiJohnsGirl	24	2,665
Sigh, how do I deal with this one?? What was he thinking?? started by ~Nikki~ (6/21/11 at 9:33am)	I'm glad the remainder of his time here sort of worked out...... 6/30/11 at 5:20pm by Mummoth	11	1,832
Frazzled in Florida started by jazminaalvarez1 (6/30/11 at 6:06am)	asdsd 6/30/11 at 6:06am by jazminaalvarez1	0	1,220
At least it is predictable... started by aricha (6/17/11 at 8:32pm)	you are a wise and compassionate person. Your stepdaughter is... 6/29/11 at 7:20pm by sunshinemum	4	1,436
Out of State Co-Parenting & After birth visitation started by mareseatoats (6/20/11 at 4:28pm)	I am totally feeling for you right now! I have 2 stepsons who... 6/24/11 at 9:17am by RojoBoho	5	1,449
suggestions on improving relationship w/ 18yr old DSS? (and vent!) started by JenChaffee (6/16/11 at 10:36am)	Your post hits home with me because my kids are similar... 6/17/11 at 8:07pm by jojolina	3	1,323
Ex broke the news to the kids that he's leaving the country - now what? started by ~Nikki~ (6/13/11 at 5:53am)	Oh gosh. He sounds like a world-class narcissist. I'm so... 6/17/11 at 2:50pm by MamaJen	6	1,440
Tension in my teenage/young adult step family started by jojolina (6/13/11 at 10:09am) 1 2	Yes, come over to visit. My husband works really long hours.... 6/17/11 at 1:49pm by jojolina	22	1,776
restricting items to one house started by greenemami (6/16/11 at 1:08pm)	I completely know how you feel. Still, I tend to err on the... 6/17/11 at 1:26pm by Jeannine	4	1,433
: ( started by Jeannine (6/12/11 at 4:27pm)	Jeannine, I am thinking of you. Please update us when you... 6/16/11 at 6:05am by Smithie	6	1,476
n/m started by spruce (6/11/11 at 6:33pm)	edited 6/11/11 at 6:33pm by spruce	0	1,189
DSS advice started by momof2auntof20 (6/6/11 at 8:46pm)	"Last night DSS told me he gets so angry he just wants to... 6/9/11 at 7:20am by Smithie	9	1,407
OMG, I'm blending~Or not? BF got cold feet? Advice? started by Phoenix~Mama (5/26/11 at 5:37am) 1 2	Me, too, on this. I sooooooooo want things to work out for you! 6/7/11 at 9:09pm by pinksprklybar...	29	2,073
Having a hard time step-parenting started by matty02 (6/4/11 at 4:35pm)	My DD is only 5 and lives between here and XP's house. In... 6/7/11 at 8:11am by GoBecGo	14	1,486
MIL issues started by mizliz72 (6/4/11 at 9:14pm)	You're right. And he keeps talking about changing his... 6/6/11 at 5:37pm by mizliz72	5	1,407
little daughter! started by LaylaHabib (5/31/11 at 8:43am)	What I'm getting from this, OP, is not that your new daughter... 6/5/11 at 4:17pm by Smithie	18	1,533
Want to vent some nastiness...but anonymously (not on FB)! started by Jeannine (6/2/11 at 8:04pm)	Kids are smarter then we give them credit for. He knows that... 6/5/11 at 11:46am by beenmum	8	1,404
I want to have kids but my husband "already has one." started by StepMomSmith (12/28/10 at 10:28am)	First, though its a little too late for this, I agree with... 6/2/11 at 2:16pm by Strong Mama	17	2,120
Ex is leaving the country - any advice on international custody? started by ~Nikki~ (5/27/11 at 10:59am)	The kids are already on the alert list, thankfully. I... 6/1/11 at 5:15am by ~Nikki~	17	1,403
Could be an interesting discussion/debate? (child support) started by blondygirl (5/26/11 at 8:18pm) 1 2 3	Any system like this is designed to be most fair to most... 5/31/11 at 8:12pm by aricha	42	2,257
Where should I start? (custody) started by blondygirl (5/19/11 at 4:41pm)	Well, it sounds like your husband needs to file a contempt... 5/26/11 at 5:46am by mountain	1	801
Very badly behaved 3 1/2 year old started by soontobestepmom (5/20/11 at 7:40am)	I'd caution calling her behavior "bad". It really is very... 5/26/11 at 5:05am by Phoenix~Mama	7	1,214
the "problem with ex" thread started by chaoticzenmom (5/24/11 at 8:05pm)	Has been removed by request. 5/24/11 at 8:05pm by chaoticzenmom	0	871
Books to facilitate relationship with step-parents? started by SoulJourney (5/22/11 at 6:33pm)	Delilah, thank you. Both my DH and I have one son from a... 5/24/11 at 5:41pm by SoulJourney	2	834
Found disturbing news about my ex started by NeivaKai (5/23/11 at 11:00pm)	If you are concerned about your childs well being, then by... 5/23/11 at 11:44pm by MusicianDad	6	1,118
Is it going to feel like we're in a blender?? started by Annapooh (5/16/11 at 12:57pm)	The talking thing we are good at. My SO has been raising his... 5/22/11 at 6:30pm by Annapooh	9	989
So so jealous started by JordanKX (5/9/11 at 9:58pm)	I haven't taken the time to read all the follow-up posts but... 5/20/11 at 8:29pm by Kindermama	17	1,679
What is my role? started by bella00 (5/13/11 at 11:40am)	I am a stepmom, and I am pretty much just there. I hang out... 5/20/11 at 12:04pm by Strong Mama	16	1,095
What is best for DSS?Warning: Long and Vent. started by csekywithlove (5/19/11 at 8:47pm)	In our state we need 90 days of no visitation or... 5/20/11 at 9:18am by csekywithlove	3	861
An interesting outlook on the term "step" started by Phoenix~Mama (3/28/11 at 6:55am)	I see nothing wrong with the word step. I use it to describe... 5/14/11 at 8:46pm by bella00	7	858
x in laws started by kittn (4/7/11 at 8:39am)	Good job mama! 5/11/11 at 3:04pm by Smithie	19	1,344
I want to divorce my mother!!!! started by heartstringz (5/9/11 at 10:37am)	Thank you. I agree with allllllll you said...you helped... 5/10/11 at 3:01pm by heartstringz	2	832
Children living primarily with father started by kyrahudler (10/23/10 at 3:26pm)	Yep I can relate, you just told my story except instead of my... 5/8/11 at 6:10pm by Dawncy	18	1,710
Grandparents want to pull our child out of school for a 2 week vacation without my consent started by Mtnmumma (4/18/11 at 6:19pm)	I don't know where you are at. but if your child is in public... 5/7/11 at 8:25pm by Lisa1970	19	2,179
Anyone's new man move into home you bought with X? started by mamacassafrass (12/18/10 at 6:50am)	rareimer, you really need to reread your post as if... 5/7/11 at 8:32am by Oriole	12	1,186
Need your thoughts/wisdom re changes in travel agreement started by aricha (4/27/11 at 8:52pm)	My husband is pretty much of the same opinion I am... he is... 5/2/11 at 7:17pm by aricha	4	856
... started by AtYourCervices (3/28/11 at 1:37pm) 1 2 3 4 5	OP ~ i haven't read the whole thread and I really hope it's... 5/2/11 at 7:05am by kittn	82	9,638
Ugh...DH's ex filed child support modification papers, what happens now? started by leilamom (4/25/11 at 6:30pm)	I think you are getting departments and abbreviations mixed... 4/27/11 at 9:20am by Marsupialmom	9	1,308
Drug use and custody ramifications started by mum2sarah (3/29/11 at 1:49pm)	I tried calling CPS on my ex when he took my children. My son... 4/22/11 at 1:37pm by Lynsahm	17	1,223