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Need Help! What would you do? started by jstpmm (11/18/11 at 4:44pm)	I would have called 911 at the time if I felt the baby was in... 11/18/11 at 5:39pm by aricha	2	123
Money fairness and equality started by kgstar (8/18/11 at 11:50pm)	I can truly understand how you feel. She should not get the... 11/9/11 at 1:03pm by QUEENEARTHSTAR1	8	882
Widowers and children... advice? started by kblackstone444 (11/7/11 at 2:04pm)	I haven't really heard from my good ex, or from my bad ex's... 11/8/11 at 4:51pm by kblackstone444	3	202
Children's picture books to help with separation? (Long distance visitation advice needed!!) started by Super~Single~Mama (11/2/11 at 5:00am)	Picture problem solved!! YAY for Home Depot!! My ex took DS... 11/6/11 at 4:05pm by Super~Single~...	10	209
Thank you! Nevermind now ;) started by craft_media_hero (10/24/11 at 12:55am)	This. I had a situation where XH started an application in... 11/5/11 at 1:07pm by Mummoth	19	562
background and questions...looong-updated started by Specialksw03 (5/20/11 at 11:01am)	My DSS's BM was the same way with wanting DSS as a means to... 10/30/11 at 8:09pm by csekywithlove	13	1,367
Discipline for lying etc, when both households are not on the same page... started by ArtsyHeartsy (10/20/11 at 9:14am)	Thank you for posting this. This is also a big issue in our... 10/28/11 at 12:15pm by LittleBlessings	4	224
Husband wants a child of our own and I am freaking out about this.. started by tremama (10/17/11 at 6:14pm)	Jeannine and Lovespickles both made some really good... 10/26/11 at 6:25pm by BroodyWoodsgal	14	516
Pass Port and out of country travelling started by LittleBlessings (10/7/11 at 2:10am)	My passport does not even share the same surname as dd. And... 10/23/11 at 10:32am by Buzzer Beater	8	238
Establishing relationship with Ex's New Girlfriend started by NekeT2923 (10/6/11 at 1:52pm)	OP: would it work and would you be willing to adjust some... 10/16/11 at 2:34pm by autumngrey	8	331
Advice for upcoming birth concerns with SDD? started by Hillary77 (10/15/11 at 3:51pm)	I had a homebirth two years ago under very similar... 10/15/11 at 6:31pm by aricha	1	89
How would you react? Spouse/step-parent friction started by Jeannine (10/13/11 at 7:14am)	I don't know that I'd call at work (I do sometimes email... 10/13/11 at 4:40pm by Mummoth	3	156
Need advice about what to say. started by OddRachel (10/4/11 at 4:58pm)	I don't understand why he doesn't go to court and have a... 10/8/11 at 6:02am by singin'intherain	8	295
paid research study for stepparents started by danielle01 (7/8/11 at 5:47am)	is this just for the USA 10/7/11 at 1:43am by LittleBlessings	1	1,250
CBS Casting for a Modern Blended Family started by Cynthia Mosher (10/5/11 at 10:55am)	sounds like it could be an interesting show. 10/7/11 at 1:37am by LittleBlessings	1	103
Step-son & Ex problems started by SW2613 (10/3/11 at 3:15pm)	The only clear thought that occurs to me, reading your sad... 10/5/11 at 8:02pm by Jeannine	3	175
How to deal with a toxic birth mother? started by kylie1 (9/19/11 at 3:08am) 1 2	"I can strongly disagree with her and still respect her as... 10/2/11 at 10:35am by Smithie	39	1,254
XH Wants to Change the Parenting Schedule to Help DD's Clinginess started by ZoeyZoo (9/13/11 at 9:55am)	Thank you everyone for the ideas. XH and I are starting the... 9/30/11 at 3:27pm by ZoeyZoo	8	296
Child has horrible night terrors/nightmares after over nights with father started by breezyleigh (9/25/11 at 6:20pm)	Thanks, Smithie :) And the GAL received a copy of that the... 9/29/11 at 6:50am by breezyleigh	10	256
Being alone in a relationship ... longish. started by KeyboardCowgirl (9/27/11 at 10:18am)	I totally agree with the above-there are so many times I try... 9/28/11 at 7:10pm by greenemami	7	205
I'm new to blended families started by PixieAlly (9/1/11 at 8:34am)	I'm also relatively new to being a stepmother (married... 9/26/11 at 6:52am by JenChaffee	2	323
Please advice... boyfriend's children started by frangipani2011 (8/24/11 at 3:11pm) 1 2	Thanks for your advice Meemee. I wrestle with the... 9/22/11 at 1:44pm by frangipani2011	35	1,345
How do I "remold" what has already been "molded"? started by wannabamommy (9/13/11 at 8:43am) 1 2	wannabamommy, please give our Web Statement of Purpose and... 9/22/11 at 10:52am by AdinaL	29	1,059
raising my brother's son started by polishprinsezz (9/21/11 at 1:46pm)	Your brother needs to go through the proper channels to get... 9/21/11 at 5:03pm by Mummoth	1	158
Trying to handle a revision of child support with my exhusband and new husband started by DeChRi (9/8/11 at 8:41pm)	One question - does Dad have input in what activities the... 9/19/11 at 8:49am by mtiger	10	384
changing schedule- looking for input started by SilverLace (9/18/11 at 1:49pm)	This week I am going to have a long awaited meeting with my... 9/18/11 at 1:49pm by SilverLace	0	87
At end of my wits! REALLY need help with my step son. started by KCem (9/12/11 at 12:38pm)	Different kids need different things. It sounds as though... 9/16/11 at 9:35am by mtiger	6	256
My role as a new step-mom. started by VirginiaP (9/12/11 at 3:00am)	Yeah, I think talking to her in a very compassionate way --... 9/15/11 at 10:13am by MamaJen	5	181
getting serious with a dad -need advice started by emma_goldman (8/8/11 at 12:54pm) 1 2	I have an XBF that tried that too who was verbally abusive.... 9/13/11 at 10:24am by ZoeyZoo	39	1,592
StepSon asking for advice about mom started by RaeEllen (9/8/11 at 3:17pm)	Maybe have your stepson write down the process he goes... 9/9/11 at 1:36pm by Jeannine	5	209
Is this restraint? Or the path of least resistance? started by Jeannine (8/28/11 at 7:22pm) 1 2	Dh has had sole physical custody since dss was 3, but she... 9/6/11 at 9:26am by Flor	25	823
Give me your opinions on technology, kids and school! started by Jeannine (9/3/11 at 6:51pm)	I agree completely with all of the fears you've stated,... 9/4/11 at 11:06pm by autumngrey	7	300
my DF's fault.. and child support worth it? started by victoriasmommy86 (8/30/11 at 9:44am)	when we set up the agreement. I suggest $100 a week and 1... 9/2/11 at 7:51am by victoriasmommy86	8	549
Welcoming a new baby started by hokievol (7/8/11 at 8:59am)	We don't have the friendliest relationship with DH's ex, nor... 9/1/11 at 8:52am by -Resque-	9	1,473
Forum hopping for some advice - Long Distance summer visitation?? started by Super~Single~Mama (8/26/11 at 5:55am)	I think it somewhat depends on the child's age. Certainly... 8/31/11 at 12:00am by lyra2007	4	495
My kids are going to school with dad this year, looking for suggestions on ways to keep close started by harrietsmama (8/23/11 at 1:27pm)	Nope! Its an online message/chat program that is completely... 8/28/11 at 3:11pm by Super~Single~...	7	578
Nightime accident with #2 started by mizliz72 (6/6/11 at 6:16pm)	maybe it happened in the middle of the night and she didn't... 8/25/11 at 10:05pm by ElliesMomma	15	1,553
I want this step-parenting thing to be better started by FitGirl (8/3/11 at 1:14pm)	Lots of kids don't do chores and while it must be... 8/25/11 at 10:36am by frangipani2011	8	1,025
step kids' "real mom" showed up and I'm not taking it well! started by singin'intherain (8/9/11 at 8:30am)	I don't have anything helpful to say about this, only... 8/23/11 at 2:57am by Jeannine	11	1,125
Advice about ds calling my dh "daddy" started by Barefoot~Baker (7/23/11 at 12:29pm)	I think kids (especailly little ones) have a lot less baggage... 8/21/11 at 3:19pm by aricha	6	1,427
Very wordily sharing our story... started by Mummoth (8/19/11 at 5:24pm)	Thanks Jeannine~ we get along really well. I think things are... 8/20/11 at 10:23am by Mummoth	3	583
A little surreal started by Jeannine (8/18/11 at 5:34pm)	Ahhh, it's not as bad without the aunts and uncles. that... 8/19/11 at 2:23pm by Mummoth	3	610
Very funny! (:eyesroll) started by Jeannine (8/13/11 at 11:30am)	Doesn't have to be harsh to kill them. Mayo will do it, too.... 8/14/11 at 10:20pm by tooraloora	13	823
Very funny! (:eyesroll) started by Jeannine (8/13/11 at 11:27am)	Sorry for the duplicate post! How does that happen? 8/13/11 at 11:27am by Jeannine	0	670
Old member...new problem. Navigating the step-parenting waters started by Victorian (8/10/11 at 4:26pm)	Has your bf mostly just been joining in for the big,... 8/11/11 at 1:22pm by greenemami	5	809
SO HAPPY! Positive changes with DSS! started by Jeannine (8/7/11 at 11:44am)	I'm sorry you all have to go back to court. It TOTALLY... 8/10/11 at 4:25pm by Super~Single~...	9	863
sad started by StarChild (8/6/11 at 8:51pm)	The upheaval - living like a family, then dividing - stinks,... 8/8/11 at 2:43am by Jeannine	3	903
What do I say when he says "Mommy"? started by katsob (4/9/11 at 9:46pm) 1 2	Yes. This totally sums my thoughts up as well. In the eyes of... 8/5/11 at 2:05pm by beachcomber	20	1,543
Star Wars and Superheroes introduced to our formerly non-violent house started by aricha (8/2/11 at 9:28am)	BTW. re-reading my post about our family meeting, I can see... 8/5/11 at 5:24am by aricha	8	1,130
Ex-s last name not DP's started by hippiemombian (7/25/11 at 12:27am)	Given that she doesn't want your mutual child to have your... 8/2/11 at 4:04pm by MrsSurplus	2	1,442