Blended and Step Family Parenting - Page 2

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Question on child support started by DeChRi (1/27/10 at 4:51pm) 1 2 3 4	Don't have time to read all the previous posts, so sorry if... 2/6/10 at 8:06pm by VocalMinority	68	4,222
Better for child to stay in unhappy marriage? started by ksm88 (8/6/10 at 6:47am)	I would never try to encourage someone else to get divorced... 8/24/10 at 10:56am by lovebeingamomma	19	4,170
Anyone else a little bugged by the use of "bio-mom" in this forum? started by Shonahsmom (8/3/05 at 3:46pm) 1 2 3 4	Came in on this late... As far as the original question goes... 11/2/05 at 11:50am by fyoosh	78	4,130
Non married fathers rights in Illinois started by julesdsm (9/3/08 at 4:38pm) 1 2	I'm pretty sure thats true in illinois as well, but we'll def... 9/10/08 at 3:40pm by julesdsm	30	4,119
Question for all of you stepmoms... started by pinksprklybarefoot (2/2/07 at 5:58pm) 1 2 3 4	I haven't read the whole thread...dd isn't letting me...lol... 7/7/07 at 5:14pm by sunshine's mama	72	4,111
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	4,044
Step-parenting child with Asperger's started by SilverLace (7/23/10 at 4:58pm)	I am a step-mom to a now 13-year-old girl. My DH and I have 6... 12/11/12 at 11:36am by ameterasu	13	4,037
spinoff: where the money goes started by mama41 (5/14/08 at 5:24pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I think we will wait and see if she has gained control over... 5/19/08 at 5:58pm by SimpleJoys	87	4,002
at my wit's end! started by boobs4milk (1/4/10 at 2:08pm) 1 2 3 4	lol@ the ripping each other's hair out! i so get that!... 1/13/10 at 2:04pm by boobs4milk	61	3,989
Things you did and didn't appreciate about your stepparent... started by Oriole (12/26/08 at 11:23pm) 1 2 3 4	The key things they did right, regardless of the ages I knew... 1/3/09 at 1:15am by Phantasmagoria	72	3,978
Poll: Should Step Parents Discipline? started by Shenjall (5/9/05 at 8:03pm) 1 2 3	I did not read any replies but in our blended family I am MOM... 4/12/06 at 12:33am by augustgirl69	44	3,926
"you knew what you were getting into when you married a man with kids" started by MeloMama08 (2/10/09 at 7:09pm) 1 2 3 4	With me, I DID know what I was getting into, but then things... 2/27/09 at 2:33pm by Montana Mom	63	3,904
She pulled her out of counseling! started by Phoenix~Mama (11/24/09 at 12:17pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by JSMa She also told us she liked... 12/4/09 at 12:23am by thefreckledmama	50	3,859
Some questions about "half" siblings started by La Sombra (4/8/10 at 9:57pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by amydidit So from my (limited)... 5/20/10 at 11:40pm by DeChRi	36	3,856
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, if... 7/4/11 at 8:39pm by GiJohnsGirl	24	3,786
Jealousy of the stepdaughter started by Histhirdwife (10/17/11 at 6:12pm) 1 2	" Marriage to somebody with kids means that you will always,... 3/25/12 at 4:13am by Smithie	33	3,786
I want to have kids but my husband "already has one." started by StepMomSmith (12/28/10 at 10:28am)	Thank you so much... you have no idea how it felt reading... 6/18/12 at 1:58pm by Celeste7	18	3,767
Oh Boy Do I Need to Vent - advice? started by weezix (7/19/10 at 5:48pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Momtwice That's because for any... 10/1/10 at 1:35pm by knitterma	33	3,587
DSD "spying" on us after bedtime! started by LionessMom (10/20/08 at 2:23pm) 1 2	My 6 and 5 year old DSC live with us full time. They both know... 1/10/09 at 6:13pm by NaturalMinded...	36	3,577
My baby's father dislikes my older son started by tnmom66 (6/3/10 at 12:00pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by 2xy Maybe I have a twisted... 6/28/10 at 6:41am by tnmom66	40	3,570
I'm done. started by Laggie (7/14/08 at 6:18pm) 1 2 3	honestly as a stepchild I only WISH someone would tell my... 8/1/08 at 4:45pm by bri276	58	3,551
Daughter Hates Step Father started by frag88chick (10/22/08 at 3:21pm)	My daughter and my DH have had their ups and downs. When I... 10/29/08 at 11:42am by debmac69	6	3,429
The rights of children to see ex-step-parents started by expecting-joy (10/15/09 at 8:53am)	Thank you so much for sharing your stories, knowledge and... 11/25/09 at 1:29am by expecting-joy	14	3,357
Dad see's kids every weekend or 3 weekends/month? started by mickerbaby (5/19/10 at 3:25pm) 1 2	Hi MissMarieM I am sorry to hear about your divorce, but... 4/25/12 at 1:52pm by Smithie	35	3,330
Terminating Parental Rights and Step-parent Adoption started by AZMotherofTwo (1/30/10 at 2:41pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by ProtoLawyer Some states won't... 2/2/10 at 6:43pm by AZMotherofTwo	6	3,281
Really? You really want us to call at 3 a.m. if your kid misses you? started by ProtoLawyer (11/2/09 at 1:47pm) 1 2	I would want my child to call me at whatever time s/he wants... 11/26/09 at 3:52am by Lilypie32	38	3,160
WWYD, unfair to my other kids? started by LionessMom (4/15/09 at 1:38pm) 1 2 3	I think I finally understand what is going on... that was hard... 4/29/09 at 12:01am by GoodNamesGone	47	3,156
Mommies who met their current DH/Partner before they were divorced started by greenirene (5/20/09 at 7:12pm) 1 2 3	I think everyone's situation is so different, and there is a... 6/2/09 at 11:34am by bellababy	59	3,144
Please help...I dont know if i can handle anymore. started by sklsnyder (7/31/06 at 6:57pm) 1 2 3 4	One thing to consider is that if you have more children or... 8/30/06 at 12:09am by bczmama	60	3,142
what do they call you? started by NinaBruja (10/13/08 at 1:55am) 1 2 3 4	I met Jack when he was 1 1/2, he didnt really called me... 1/9/09 at 1:35pm by Auraji	65	3,136
Anyone have to deal with a step parent who is the person your X cheated with? started by NolaRiordan (5/4/09 at 9:48pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by PJJ The OP asked: Sorry, I don't... 5/26/09 at 11:44am by mommyto3girls	43	3,128
My DSS's are dirty--really, really dirty. started by SkiMama36 (6/27/08 at 10:30am) 1 2 3	I'm glad you had the talk with them, hope things continue to... 8/14/08 at 9:15pm by textbookcase	43	3,117
Please help....I think my ds's are in trouble... started by mothertoall (12/25/07 at 4:08pm) 1 2 3	i absolutely would NOT deny him visitation....but if he wants... 1/4/08 at 10:35am by mothertoall	56	3,097
Complicated child support issues - I am SO lost! started by amberskyfire (8/27/08 at 10:37pm) 1 2	I would walk down to your local courthouse and talk to the... 11/6/08 at 2:01pm by flapjack	26	3,045
Possibly not a stepmom much longer started by violet_ (7/19/08 at 11:34am) 1 2 3	I just wanted to offer some support. I've been following your... 8/4/08 at 10:57am by musiclady	59	3,033
Help - Sensitive Issue started by Phoenix~Mama (1/11/08 at 10:53am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by cycle Why would you... 1/16/08 at 12:23am by Nature	66	3,019
when the father on the birth certificate isn't the biological father started by Flor (3/23/09 at 11:42pm)	Thank you! Thank you! I didn't know where to look, because I'm... 3/24/09 at 7:23pm by Flor	7	3,017
Can you TRULY love your stepchild as much as your own child, or am I the strange one? started by kblackstone444 (10/23/10 at 10:58pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by pinksprklybarefoot I think that... 11/3/10 at 11:09pm by bobandjess99	8	3,014
This is a touchy subject... started by 5 kids blended! (5/13/07 at 9:37pm) 1 2 3	Oh-Kay. I find your rationale disturbing, Daphne. You put... 10/27/07 at 1:26am by Viewfinder	51	3,013
Half-sibling relationships started by phathui5 (9/21/08 at 3:52pm)	I'm an only child, my mom's only child, parents only, grew up... 10/3/08 at 12:03pm by Cuddles19	18	3,012
Step-parenting and paying for college started by StillForest (10/27/08 at 1:59pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by ProtoLawyer The difference,... 1/15/09 at 2:00pm by plunky	44	3,009
"Mom told Dad I could call her whenever I want so he has to listen." started by ProtoLawyer (8/27/10 at 11:23pm) 1 2	I think that there is a lot of room for compassion towards... 10/5/10 at 2:05am by NewDirections	27	2,983
Introducing my new guy to my small children? UPD #35 started by Seie (2/9/09 at 7:27am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Seie Thanks. My kids are a bit... 3/6/09 at 1:07pm by SunShineSally	43	2,925
Custody Rights at School (corrected) started by VocalMinority (2/9/10 at 10:55pm) 1 2	In our case, YES Our kids are vax free, but knew my ex could... 2/23/10 at 11:14am by mommyto3girls	36	2,924
I hate to say this..... started by Marlet (8/20/05 at 8:03pm) 1 2 3	Hi, all! This is actually the first time I've read or posted... 4/17/06 at 8:02pm by azjen43	48	2,923
His ex-wife and her drama. started by blane2 (1/31/10 at 12:14pm)	Hi Blane2 and thanks for the update! I'm glad to hear your... 3/29/10 at 5:07pm by neonalee	18	2,884
Can a teenager get their own lawyer? started by Petie1104 (12/27/10 at 8:20pm) 1 2	What Super~Single~!Mama says is right - you/Dad paying for... 4/24/12 at 6:06pm by mtiger	24	2,865
do any of you have this living situation and is it fair to the kids? started by snoopy5386 (5/5/09 at 6:23pm) 1 2	Like a pp, this thread kind of made me realize that my sister... 10/26/09 at 10:31pm by KayTeeJay	35	2,855
I can't beleive this! started by Phoenix~Mama (5/2/09 at 8:59am) 1 2 3	I know this is a slightly different situation but it is... 5/6/09 at 8:17pm by sunflowers	55	2,836
having trouble feeling motherly/loving towards DSD started by MeloMama08 (6/15/09 at 11:09am) 1 2	My DP has a son from another relationship who is a year older... 7/11/09 at 12:15am by Serenyd	38	2,797