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Help me prep kids for visit from absent mother started by pomplemoose (2/4/11 at 8:13am)	Im looking in on this thread to see how your visit went too... 2/5/11 at 5:35pm by Adaline'sMama	2	373
Help me let go of my grudge! started by 2xy (12/30/10 at 8:52pm)	a good mantra might be "i can not control the waves, but i... 2/3/11 at 5:18pm by vivvysue	3	816
stepchild ungrateful and disrespectful of others belongings started by Summertime Mommy (1/10/11 at 5:25am)	i agree with the other, although sd is well old enough to... 2/3/11 at 5:09pm by vivvysue	4	799
At peace, finally, with DSS's perplexing "preferences" started by Jeannine (1/30/11 at 3:57pm)	DSS changed his Facebook info. to show that he wants to... 2/3/11 at 4:06pm by Jeannine	6	677
Can a teenager get their own lawyer? started by Petie1104 (12/27/10 at 8:20pm) 1 2	yes a child can. This happens a lot when a child is not being... 1/29/11 at 8:42pm by LittleBlessings	21	1,755
my responsibilites as stepmom? started by metalgypsy (1/28/11 at 10:57pm)	I'm not a lawyer, this is just my understanding of the law... 1/29/11 at 6:31pm by aricha	3	474
Being taken advantage... started by TheSlingMama (1/23/11 at 5:51pm)	Thank you vivvysue, I think you understand me perfectly. ... 1/29/11 at 5:31pm by TheSlingMama	16	1,185
Winter driving situation started by autumngrey (1/16/11 at 1:23pm)	i am with the posters who say let her come early to where you... 1/29/11 at 4:59pm by vivvysue	16	944
I'm silly but it made me sad. started by ArtsyHeartsy (1/11/11 at 11:31am)	i couldnt have said it better than any of the other posters.... 1/29/11 at 4:37pm by vivvysue	6	706
Stepdaughter getting agressive and bitter started by TrinkDea (1/12/11 at 11:31am)	I couldn't read and not post, my heart really goes out to... 1/29/11 at 2:54pm by darjeelingmomma	11	1,292
Future Stepmom Wanting to Lay Good Ground Work NOW! Advice? started by loveall (1/9/11 at 3:26pm)	I'm not a stepmom but raising my daughter with my partner and... 1/26/11 at 10:48am by bronxmom	12	1,156
Child wants to live with father started by carmadom (1/6/11 at 7:58am)	One thing about living the life of the adult-alcoholic-child... 1/21/11 at 8:50am by singin'intherain	9	995
Better-than-expected visit with Mom started by Jeannine (1/18/11 at 4:59am)	Ah, that makes perfect sense, you must be so ready to have... 1/19/11 at 9:12am by Mummoth	5	366
Frustrated with DSS's mom and Cell phones, 2 phones in split custody situations? started by ArtsyHeartsy (1/11/11 at 11:03am)	The first thing to remember is that him having another phone... 1/17/11 at 2:08pm by violet_	13	987
Helping DH deal with and understand its "not about him" started by yogachick79 (1/13/11 at 8:37am)	We have almost the exact same situation with regards to... 1/16/11 at 9:27am by Ornery	3	507
7 year old and hygiene started by mizliz72 (1/2/11 at 5:09pm) 1 2	Her mother died when she was 1, and she's lived with me and... 1/15/11 at 8:28am by mizliz72	22	1,793
Step Sibling Rivalry causing us to argue started by hismineandours (1/4/11 at 7:58am)	"When we are by ourselves (SD, BD and baby and I) we are... 1/14/11 at 3:02pm by Smithie	11	1,038
Step-son issues. Looking for advice, suggestions please started by ahuck (1/7/11 at 8:52am)	It's good that he wants to come back so soon! You say your... 1/10/11 at 6:27pm by Smithie	4	519
When seeing the other parent is hurting the child more than helping...WDYD started by Summertime Mommy (12/29/10 at 7:46am)	while this may be the right decision... your son needs... 1/10/11 at 12:42pm by victoriasmommy86	2	489
I guess I belong here now... brand new to all this... started by JellyMomma (12/30/10 at 8:41am)	it sounds as though you have begun to forgive yourself during... 1/8/11 at 8:55pm by vivvysue	6	666
Same old, same old...and a little update started by Jeannine (1/5/11 at 1:03pm)	Oh, Jeannie. You're such a great stepmom. I'm sure that your... 1/8/11 at 7:44pm by Smithie	5	457
I am so angry.... started by Petie1104 (12/18/10 at 9:15am)	it doesnt sound like exageration to me either, and hopefully... 1/3/11 at 9:03pm by vivvysue	13	1,505
when did they meet your kids?? started by mommy68 (1/2/11 at 3:20pm)	I have been seeing someone for about 2 1/2 months now. We are... 1/2/11 at 3:20pm by mommy68	0	197
New Step-Parent to teen twins started by Aspotted1 (12/30/10 at 2:22pm)	Looking for any and all advise on navigating the waters with... 12/30/10 at 2:22pm by Aspotted1	0	192
Hello!! started by root*children (12/29/10 at 7:09am)	Welcome, friend! I'm glad to see your pretty face on here!... 12/30/10 at 10:27am by singin'intherain	2	225
Grandmother playing favorites, biological vs. step grandchild started by AtYourCervices (12/20/10 at 1:35pm)	I would agree with you if the OP's older DD was being... 12/30/10 at 3:49am by DariusMom	16	1,383
War of wills between DH and my son (his ss). HELP started by tonttu (12/25/10 at 3:29pm)	There have been many times , when we have all had family... 12/29/10 at 12:32pm by tonttu	8	625
Questions about visitation experiences started by SoulJourney (12/20/10 at 6:42am)	If I were in your circumstances, I would definitely consult a... 12/28/10 at 4:16pm by Petie1104	3	524
Teen disrespect...?? Help started by SaraCate (11/13/10 at 1:03pm) 1 2	Something jumped out at me so I didn't read all the replies,... 12/28/10 at 11:05am by Petie1104	20	1,355
Separation issues started by Forestwalk (12/23/10 at 8:05am)	we have a 50/50 custody, have for 2 years. mine are newly 8... 12/26/10 at 7:27am by MelMel	5	480
So how do you handle Christmas when there are different (secular) traditions/expectations? started by ProtoLawyer (12/16/10 at 2:49pm) 1 2	Thanks for this...very helpful.My husband and I are not very... 12/23/10 at 7:56am by ProtoLawyer	25	1,538
Separating w/ a 19 month old started by fernijer (12/16/10 at 11:03am)	The short answer is that you don't have control over what he... 12/19/10 at 2:11pm by Smithie	2	397
Feeling unheard started by singin'intherain (12/14/10 at 11:00pm)	No, I don't think that's okay. You're helping raise them, you... 12/16/10 at 10:14am by Mummoth	1	364
What's a nice way to ask for a break from kids? and more help started by mimosagirl (12/14/10 at 11:19am)	Thanks, that is really helpful! What you wrote is gentle and... 12/15/10 at 11:05am by mimosagirl	2	499
Need Advices (vent) started by aynekal (12/4/10 at 4:23pm)	Well, honestly, dsd barely noticed when we added ds (my... 12/13/10 at 7:15pm by greenemami	2	492
Please only helpful advice and/or hugs... Thanks. started by PoetryLover (12/7/10 at 10:14am)	I will come back to read all the replies you've received,... 12/13/10 at 6:00pm by neonalee	19	888
How do you deal? started by TheSlingMama (12/10/10 at 5:42am)	Thank you. He sent me a text today saying he'd "accept" the... 12/12/10 at 9:19pm by TheSlingMama	18	699
Im a _______ right now. started by Strong Mama (12/10/10 at 9:04am)	Thanks mama, I just feel so bad for feeling this way. I... 12/10/10 at 9:12am by Strong Mama	2	341
Messages started by LittleBlessings (12/3/10 at 8:30pm)	On most phones, you can send a text to an email address. We... 12/10/10 at 8:17am by VisionaryMom	10	650
Custody Question started by MommaKitten21 (12/9/10 at 4:24am)	Sorry for the confusion... no, we definitely fought right... 12/9/10 at 7:16am by MommaKitten21	2	412
Need help ASAP!!!! PLEASE!!! started by aynekal (12/8/10 at 8:20am)	You might find the following non-committal phrases useful if... 12/8/10 at 8:58am by Ione	3	491
So how, exactly, was he supposed to word this? started by ProtoLawyer (11/21/10 at 6:34pm) 1 2	I'd vote for that guy! 12/7/10 at 3:59pm by violet_	20	1,526
Favoritism started by Ornery (9/28/09 at 12:58pm)	I have found the bolded to be true many times even in... 12/7/10 at 12:12pm by vbactivist	8	1,160
Odd question about informing dd's father of the possibility of becoming a living kidney donor started by Ravensong13 (11/15/10 at 11:50am)	Congratulations on choosing to give such a great gift. I'm a... 12/7/10 at 9:32am by PoetryLover	12	632
Needs Christmas ideas for a four year old little girl... started by Soontobestep (12/6/10 at 5:11pm)	I don't have a four year old girl but I wanted to write to... 12/7/10 at 7:46am by myra_mcgray	3	542
Happy Thanksgiving... now give me all your parenting time. started by -Resque- (11/25/10 at 7:25pm)	Awesome! So glad your lawyer was helpful and made you guys... 12/3/10 at 6:03am by greenemami	14	962
advice please started by momfirst (10/28/10 at 4:42pm)	I think the key will be having them spend as much time... 12/2/10 at 12:32pm by Reg1123	1	545
I am looking for book and DVD suggestions for Blended families. started by LittleBlessings (11/29/10 at 9:27pm)	bumping 12/1/10 at 3:17pm by LittleBlessings	2	235
HELP! When the blended family falls apart. started by morgainesmama (11/18/10 at 6:59am)	This was what I was going to suggest. Yes I have been through... 11/26/10 at 2:08pm by WhiteHorse	9	927
I really need advice (DH telling me how to raise my kids) started by BelovedK (11/1/10 at 8:08am) 1 2	I don't have enough time to respond to the whole... 11/26/10 at 4:12am by Jeannine	29	1,910