Blended and Step Family Parenting - Page 7

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Mother's Day... started by kblackstone444 (4/23/08 at 12:32pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by thismama Man, that's whacked.... 5/3/08 at 12:04am by pinksprklybar...	22	952
Need advice on dealing with 13yr old SS now living with us started by natesmamma (5/19/08 at 10:15am) 1 2	Bronxmom - thanks! You raise a great point. In fact, this... 5/21/08 at 11:04am by natesmamma	22	654
So the Judge told him... started by katybear mama (10/9/07 at 1:34pm) 1 2	And this:How can Child Support be changed or modified? The... 10/11/07 at 12:43pm by katybear mama	22	1,272
"You should be grateful!" started by Just Elsa (6/10/09 at 9:48pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Oriole I think sparklefairy... 6/22/09 at 5:37pm by Shenjall	22	1,615
Conflict in Schedule... started by Phoenix~Mama (4/28/10 at 10:00am) 1 2	Yes, dance recitals, even at 5.5 yo, are important (I have 3... 4/29/10 at 12:43pm by acegmom	22	1,852
Sad... started by Phoenix~Mama (7/28/08 at 3:10pm) 1 2	Thanks ladies. 7/30/08 at 4:31pm by Phoenix~Mama	22	835
Force painful discussions with my kid, or not? - Update #15 started by VocalMinority (3/24/12 at 6:24pm) 1 2	Fair enough... I guess what I found objectionable was that, in... 3/31/12 at 4:05am by mtiger	22	1,041
Would this bother you (posting DS's pics online) started by Jilian (9/18/07 at 8:11pm) 1 2	Mtnmumma, I totally understand your situation. It was one I... 9/22/07 at 4:09pm by Nature	22	955
Need advice started by ma_vie_en_rose (8/28/08 at 2:11pm) 1 2	I hear you loud and clear about the extracurriculars. I think... 8/30/08 at 10:58am by guestmama 9918	22	1,468
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 SO... 1/15/11 at 8:28am by mizliz72	22	2,289
Former spouse mucking up meds started by boobybunny (8/1/08 at 9:23pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by ~Megan~ Call the Dr and see if... 8/4/08 at 12:09pm by sunflowers	22	780
So we made it official! started by ProtoLawyer (10/26/09 at 3:47pm) 1 2	OMG! I'm pregnant and at work and you're making me cry here.... 11/6/09 at 2:52pm by Ellien C	22	1,389
It's like the laws were written to keep lawyers in business.. started by violet_ (2/26/10 at 12:40am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by wifeandmom The important part... 4/8/10 at 9:14am by mtiger	22	1,968
One parent moving away - How do you deal with wardrobe? started by PixieAlly (3/21/12 at 1:00pm) 1 2	Eventually, though... the kids come to their own conclusions.... 5/10/12 at 6:48am by mtiger	22	989
Poll: X's new girlfriend (need advice/personal experience stories) started by Blu Razzberri (10/25/06 at 7:35am) 1 2	PART TWO: Hey everyone; new readers and original replyers. I... 10/26/06 at 3:12pm by Blu Razzberri	22	1,016
Ex getting remarried tomorow, I need some advice please started by CliffRose (4/18/10 at 10:29pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by mama2toomany To me agreeing to... 4/25/10 at 9:05pm by NettleTea	22	2,066
3 days w/ Mom-3 days w/ Dad (4&5yr girls) started by ejmom777 (9/6/08 at 6:21pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by floridafreespirit Interesting... 9/13/08 at 1:00pm by guestmama9904	22	1,230
Adrenaline and talking to ex-wife started by Bella Mia (6/6/07 at 5:14pm) 1 2	Sort of Update... I spoke with my SO about the whole "anxiety... 11/15/07 at 2:51pm by sweetstepmom	22	1,019
Advice Needed -- forcing DD to go to her dad's? started by FireFrog (8/9/08 at 7:22pm) 1 2	Maybe its just because we were born in the 60's but we do not... 8/29/08 at 5:19pm by barbee60	22	1,206
Front Seat Angst started by RaeEllen (6/22/10 at 2:30pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by RaeEllen I should point out,... 7/6/10 at 2:18pm by limabean	22	1,787
How do you cope? started by voicegrrl (5/10/10 at 9:51pm) 1 2	I'm resurrecting this thread because I've just had to deal... 10/26/10 at 6:25pm by kangaroo_mom	22	2,104
Husband and son can no longer live together started by RebeccaRN (3/16/13 at 7:03pm) 1 2	If you are her primary care giver i doubt it. The super power... 5/22/13 at 7:57am by LLQ1011	22	1,057
Send good wishes my step-son's way... started by VocalMinority (12/25/11 at 1:43am) 1 2	(no title) 1/5/12 at 8:38am by VocalMinority	22	862
What can a father do?... started by herbalmommy (3/9/06 at 7:16pm) 1 2	I think you've made a very brave and wise decision And the... 3/22/06 at 9:25am by flapjack	22	1,101
moving with DP away from his daughter... (long) started by MeloMama08 (7/21/08 at 9:15pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by MeloMama08 Thank you so much for... 7/22/08 at 11:27am by ma_vie_en_rose	22	767
Cant think of a title....a vent maybe? started by Strong Mama (11/2/10 at 10:01am) 1 2	Honestly, this would require consulting a lawyer. In some... 11/21/10 at 5:32am by Super~Single~...	22	1,347
We are married! started by pinksprklybarefoot (10/1/08 at 12:18pm) 1 2	Congratulations!!! The pictures are beautiful, and I love the... 10/3/08 at 8:32am by flapjack	22	869
Handling the child support/visitation issue started by Faerieshadow (1/26/08 at 12:07pm) 1 2	I stand by what I say. I feel the OP is very stressed, the... 3/3/08 at 1:29pm by SimpleJoys	22	1,393
So we told my stepdaughter I was pregnant this morning... started by ProtoLawyer (1/9/10 at 2:43pm) 1 2	congratulations! my youngest dss was very aggresive about the... 1/13/10 at 2:15pm by boobs4milk	22	2,341
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	1,985
Question (Update in Post 20!) started by BellaLuna Rayne (5/22/07 at 8:07pm) 1 2	It's amazing how powerful talking something out can be, isn't... 6/7/07 at 9:09am by offwing	22	829
Changing last name? started by Amy0417 (6/21/10 at 4:03pm) 1 2	You may have an easier time changing daugther's name if you... 9/22/10 at 7:56pm by myra_mcgray	21	1,704
Interesting/Controversial Theory or Bull? started by Earthly_Joys (2/5/07 at 11:52am) 1 2	You cannot "replace" the childs (natural) mother, nor should... 2/12/07 at 4:41pm by Calypso Lady	21	907
Just a Question started by TinkerBelle (11/21/06 at 10:04am) 1 2	While I don't have step children, I am a step child. I have a... 11/28/06 at 2:23pm by Demeter9	21	890
Blended family issue or just normal father/son stuff? started by MarineWife (11/14/08 at 11:05am) 1 2	We're back from our trip. It was fun. I think dh and ds had... 12/2/08 at 8:22pm by MarineWife	21	1,315
UPDATE (#15): Not feeling it. What's new. Eh? started by Oriole (5/9/10 at 7:00pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by yokosmile I am sorry. That... 5/15/10 at 12:27pm by The Amber Lily	21	1,856
How do you deal with holidays and ex inlaws? started by Sharlla (5/11/10 at 1:02pm) 1 2	I agree that if you were part of a family for 11 years and had... 6/6/10 at 2:09am by bronxmom	21	1,718
Almost DSD asking to call me mom started by -Resque- (1/18/10 at 9:49pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by triscuitsmom My (step)Mom is... 2/10/10 at 8:19pm by neonalee	21	2,167
Not sure how to approach this (the holidays) started by BelovedK (10/26/09 at 2:19pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by bronxmom See, I guess I'm really... 11/2/09 at 5:48pm by violet_	21	1,319
How to help my stepkids understand..... started by TrishaG (9/24/08 at 9:49pm) 1 2	I think the difference is that in non-blended families parents... 10/8/08 at 1:16pm by limabean	21	1,560
How do you make/recieve child support payments? started by Flor (3/15/08 at 9:09pm) 1 2	In KS it goes through the Kansas Payment Center. I have it set... 3/26/08 at 11:15pm by woo27ks	21	1,159
Going to Court -- support needed (long) started by FireFrog (7/8/08 at 6:36pm) 1 2	Does your daughter keep a diary? or a journal? Maybe detailing... 7/12/08 at 8:45pm by momof4peppers	21	1,059
In need of help! started by ResidueOfFire (10/31/08 at 1:41am) 1 2	I would hope it wouldn't come to that, but that is something... 11/2/08 at 12:59pm by ResidueOfFire	21	957
My stalker wants to see the kids and I can't stop him! started by violet_ (6/26/08 at 11:03am) 1 2	all I can say is hugs! 6/29/08 at 11:32am by betterparent	21	1,206
Priorities in a blended family/marriage started by Kindermama (4/10/06 at 10:07pm) 1 2	I'm in agreement with the "family first" sentiment as well. In... 4/26/06 at 2:19pm by Soul-O	21	1,504
Do you just up and leave town (without your kid) without clearing it with your ex? started by ProtoLawyer (3/6/08 at 9:50pm) 1 2	[QUOTE This is part of why we call ours Mother Superior.... 3/24/08 at 4:41pm by yoyo65	21	1,262
Does anyone else just absolutely love their stepkids? started by 3_opihi (6/10/08 at 10:11pm) 1 2	I love mine but they have been with us since babies. 6/30/08 at 6:26am by momsadvice	21	998
Is Step-Mom just a title to you? started by Phoenix~Mama (6/2/08 at 1:21pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by azfiresmbm As my 7year old... 6/10/08 at 10:28am by pinksprklybar...	21	846
Advice from Step-Moms who became Moms started by Phoenix~Mama (4/30/08 at 2:35pm) 1 2	Thanks Pink! And I can't wait to see those moments! DSD is... 5/4/08 at 5:43pm by Phoenix~Mama	21	906
Do you socialize with the EX at family functions? started by Destinye (4/26/05 at 11:00am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by SillyTreeFairy May May, did you... 5/16/05 at 7:55pm by yaM yaM	21	1,820