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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
Need advice, hugs, a shoulder, ANYTHING over Mentally Ill step-daughter started by Attached2Elijah (3/29/11 at 4:15pm) 1 2	So glad to hear things are going well! 4/20/11 at 11:10pm by Lee'sGirl	20	1,713
Step-Daughters Birthday Party started by mommy 1 (4/18/11 at 10:30am)	She doesn't want to stay for the sleepover-she just wants to... 4/20/11 at 9:44am by mommy 1	5	572
12 year old half sister coming to live with us... need advice! started by Christian_mom (4/18/11 at 1:21pm)	I like this book: ... 4/19/11 at 7:17am by Linda on the...	5	518
Advice Needed for DP in dealing with Child Support. started by gingergrltea (4/17/11 at 3:22pm)	Sounds like your DP is already doing all the right things,... 4/18/11 at 6:12pm by Smithie	6	561
Advice/perspectives desperately needed--Final Update Post 24 started by PoetryLover (12/18/10 at 5:05am) 1 2	I'm very impressed that you tried as hard as you did. I'm... 4/18/11 at 11:31am by Super~Single~...	26	2,179
just got court papers... started by pomplemoose (4/13/11 at 7:10am)	It seems that Smithie and I agree on something! LOL - but... 4/18/11 at 5:42am by Super~Single~...	7	748
Does DSDs Mom have the right to demand entrance into my home? started by jstpmm (3/31/11 at 1:31pm)	DSD - dear step daughter OP - original post, original... 4/11/11 at 11:33am by journeymom	18	1,439
Taking Kids from School? started by koby58 (4/7/11 at 6:35pm)	Jeannine - the horrible irony about the 'kidnapping'... 4/10/11 at 7:31pm by koby58	9	666
It's official! started by pinkmonkey (4/7/11 at 8:49am)	Thank the lord i heaven that someone has a similar situation... 4/9/11 at 10:27pm by katsob	6	442
DSS doesn't seem to want me around started by lilcrunchymama (1/7/11 at 8:38pm)	I really feel for you because I have gone through (and am... 4/9/11 at 11:44am by mercii	11	1,081
Tell me about your healthy, respectful, positive bio-mom/step-mom relationships started by MamaJen (4/6/11 at 9:15am)	No drama between x's gf of 2 years and me. we have never met... 4/7/11 at 10:34am by Sharlla	2	426
Newbie! Soon to be Step Mommy. started by jus4kix06 (3/10/11 at 5:49am)	"She thinks that he should take their son to all of his... 4/6/11 at 6:29am by Smithie	8	490
Access to tutiion contract for non-custodial parent? started by RN2Bmommy (3/17/11 at 12:29pm)	in future perhaps suggest to the school that the credit card... 4/5/11 at 4:54pm by vivvysue	13	937
XH is never on time for visitation. started by minkajane (4/2/11 at 8:55am)	This is very, very true. I've lived it with my two. The three... 4/3/11 at 5:36am by mtiger	3	451
I'm getting so nervous... started by TheSlingMama (3/24/11 at 9:21pm)	He has to pay $700 a month in support and doesn't have to... 3/31/11 at 2:31pm by TheSlingMama	4	610
5 yr old SD suddenly wetting the bed... started by veganyogamomma (3/24/11 at 1:11pm)	Look for doctors in your area that have Saturday or even... 3/28/11 at 8:34am by Marsupialmom	7	492
Tips for helping a 3 year old understand. started by TekMommy (3/24/11 at 11:40pm)	Personally, I would give him lots of reassurance throughout... 3/26/11 at 5:33am by aricha	1	366
A bit of a rant, and a bit of a word to the wise... started by mtiger (3/22/11 at 9:13am)	Amen. Sorry you have to watch your kid go through this. 3/23/11 at 10:47am by Jeannine	4	714
Once again finding DSS's mom's priorities bizarre.... started by Jeannine (3/10/11 at 6:18pm)	"I don't expect to convince you, Smithie." Oh, I don't... 3/22/11 at 6:53am by Smithie	5	997
anyone know of any other labels besides " step"? started by mamareba (3/2/11 at 9:44am)	Hi everyone! I haven't been on in awhile, so I just read all... 3/20/11 at 12:23pm by mamareba	16	784
Stepfamily Survey started by mamamirranda (3/13/11 at 11:39pm)	I am going to keep the survey open through the weekend. I... 3/18/11 at 7:12pm by mamamirranda	9	498
Struggling with communication started by Sapphire29 (3/14/11 at 7:36am)	You might want to read or talk to people with girls this... 3/17/11 at 8:57am by MsChatsAlot	2	291
S/O: What to call the absent parent? started by waiting2bemommy (3/7/11 at 6:38pm)	You know I read your post as your son as being 13 years... 3/16/11 at 1:08pm by Marsupialmom	11	599
XH trying to take DS for pretty much the entire month I'm due - do I have any recourse? started by minkajane (3/9/11 at 12:19pm)	Little update - he's agreed to let DS be there for the birth... 3/13/11 at 7:48pm by minkajane	3	680
Am I an Evil Stepmother? vent with tears started by jasper1975 (10/5/10 at 12:58pm)	Or perhaps he is trying to support his family? Jeez, I get... 3/13/11 at 3:50pm by Ldavis24	11	2,048
How to approach issue of smoking when kids are with my ex... started by Lisa Lubner (2/7/11 at 11:50am)	Apart from communicating effectively with your ex about your... 3/9/11 at 8:18pm by Optimism70	5	693
voluntarily reliquishing rights for better of child started by Leenikol87 (3/2/11 at 12:29pm) 1 2 3	yes it's true..right now that is what the court ordered..four... 3/9/11 at 10:15am by Leenikol87	54	3,796
New here, have a few questions started by TalkToMeNow (3/8/11 at 7:23am)	Thanks so much for all the advice, everyone. I really... 3/9/11 at 7:26am by TalkToMeNow	5	262
The Line Between Sibling and Parent started by koby58 (3/8/11 at 8:44pm)	Well....I don't see anything wrong with what she's doing, if... 3/9/11 at 3:37am by Jeannine	1	250
Getting it right from the start started by newstepmom07 (3/7/11 at 11:58am)	Thanks so much for your help. I googled behavioral contract... 3/8/11 at 9:58am by newstepmom07	4	267
This time, it's not MY ex inspiring the sarcasm... (long) started by Jeannine (3/1/11 at 6:47pm)	oh wow. Yeah, that was definitely doctored up so a judge... 3/7/11 at 7:13am by Chantelle691	4	553
Advice Needed Day Care Concern started by gingergrltea (3/3/11 at 9:19pm)	First, handwashing, handwashing, handwashing. Have the kids... 3/4/11 at 4:23pm by aricha	1	357
HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!!!! started by La Sombra (2/16/11 at 5:49pm)	I agree. If he's not doing any discipline, then why should... 3/2/11 at 5:53pm by mizliz72	5	673
child support adjustment - worth the disruption? started by dollyanna (2/27/11 at 6:00am)	In my state Ohio every three years either parent can request... 3/1/11 at 7:33pm by myra_mcgray	6	461
Just wow...Update started by TheSlingMama (2/19/11 at 10:30pm) 1 2	Aricha, I love how you were able to craft a meaningful... 2/28/11 at 8:20pm by singin'intherain	27	2,143
Advice? started by acuamazon (2/28/11 at 9:25am)	Excellent post Jeannine. I'm actually quite torn on whether I... 2/28/11 at 7:33pm by TheSlingMama	4	285
Going to the Mediator (Update) started by TheSlingMama (2/8/11 at 8:21pm)	Thanks for all your help. It depends on our judge (who has... 2/28/11 at 6:59am by TheSlingMama	17	940
Rare sarcastic vent re MY ex (not DH's) started by Jeannine (2/20/11 at 7:15pm)	Oh I agree Chantelle. My ex sounds a lot like yours... 2/24/11 at 2:49pm by TheSlingMama	6	651
Odd Behavior from DD after Normal Behavior from her dad started by breezyleigh (2/23/11 at 6:55pm)	Consider finding a counselor for her. There are those who... 2/24/11 at 11:41am by khaoskat	1	338
Animal Allergy Issues started by victoriasmommy86 (1/17/11 at 12:12pm)	ty for the response. She has not yet been to his house! It is... 2/22/11 at 12:29pm by victoriasmommy86	15	820
HI! started by NikkiTwist (2/21/11 at 11:07pm)	Hi Everyone! I've been kind of gone from Mothering for a... 2/21/11 at 11:07pm by NikkiTwist	0	138
Advice and thoughts please started by Earthmamajen (2/15/11 at 11:23am)	Thanks a bunch...I figure it'll be a challenge. Best of luck... 2/16/11 at 7:35pm by Earthmamajen	2	319
Please help educate me on child support in Canada/Ontario started by ~Nikki~ (2/7/11 at 10:43am)	spinknottle pretty much laid it out as it is, there are... 2/16/11 at 3:29pm by vivvysue	7	686
Advanced at Mom's, but not at Dad's? started by breezyleigh (2/3/11 at 5:07am) 1 2	Actually experiencing the same thing with my nearly 5... 2/15/11 at 2:05am by BabyBearsMummy	26	1,758
Does you kids play you against your EX started by LittleBlessings (2/12/11 at 1:07am)	The quick answer would be "yes". Even though dsd never lied... 2/14/11 at 6:59am by Oriole	1	340
reaching out to bio-mom started by labornurse23 (2/12/11 at 1:41pm)	My husband's ex had a LOT of hostility toward me in the... 2/12/11 at 7:54pm by aricha	2	399
Laws about step-parenting started by Rosenbloom (2/7/11 at 1:14pm)	Thank you for the question. I have never though of that... 2/12/11 at 12:59am by LittleBlessings	4	556
Is a good answer to 50/50 custody suggesting that Dad have the kids every weekend? started by mickerbaby (2/1/11 at 4:14pm)	I agree with previous posters that if the kids are in school... 2/10/11 at 10:15pm by youngspiritmom	17	1,782
Contact after 12 years? started by Lakeeffectsnow (2/9/11 at 8:51am)	Thank you for the replies and support. After speaking with... 2/10/11 at 5:48pm by Lakeeffectsnow	5	575