Blended and Step Family Parenting - Page 12

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lower child support so he can visit? started by lunabelly (5/30/08 at 4:20pm) 1 2	Massachusetts may require you to fly out to CA to visit him.... 6/5/08 at 12:42pm by sheilajolene	21	1,137
"Nobody wants to be a stepmom" started by Flor (6/16/05 at 1:43am)	I love my stepmum. She's not the greatest in the world, but... 6/17/05 at 9:07pm by Mamid	3	1,136
I can't do this anymore started by Jess's Mom (2/27/07 at 12:30pm)	I'd just like to throw another spin on this one. I am the one... 3/21/07 at 1:28pm by Jenlaana	12	1,130
Advice Needed started by lamairs81 (6/14/10 at 1:32am)	OP, there is nothing you've posted here that makes me think... 6/19/10 at 5:28pm by Smithie	14	1,129
What are our options started by pomplemoose (8/27/10 at 5:20pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by pomplemoose ...he understands DH... 9/2/10 at 8:21pm by VocalMinority	16	1,128
What do you wish you had in your parenting agreement... started by pinksprklybarefoot (12/27/07 at 7:00pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Flor I see what you are saying,... 12/29/07 at 3:00am by nikag	33	1,126
What if your child doesnt want to go to his other house? started by Strong Mama (12/22/07 at 8:09pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by angilyn The reasons he doesn't... 12/29/07 at 1:03pm by mtiger	23	1,126
S/O Stepkids and passive aggressive behavior started by bigeyes (8/20/07 at 4:11pm) 1 2	Thanks. It's nice to know someone else sees it my way. I ran... 8/23/07 at 11:41pm by bigeyes	20	1,125
"If you get along so well why are you divorced?" started by Fianna (3/25/09 at 5:05pm)	I think it's an issue of attitude. There are a lot of people... 4/8/09 at 11:56pm by Leta	16	1,125
bio parent seeking info/advice started by hautemami (9/10/08 at 5:11pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by hautemami i highly doubt i'll be... 9/15/08 at 5:45pm by Tofu the Geek	21	1,124
My children want to live with their bio dad started by operamommy (6/22/09 at 4:19pm)	Thanks, everyone. I think the suggestion of a family therapist... 6/23/09 at 4:19pm by operamommy	8	1,122
Advice needed - how to best handle this situation started by Zarie (7/3/10 at 10:06pm)	for me in similar situations i have simply laid down the law,... 7/14/10 at 8:01pm by vivvysue	4	1,116
Teaching morals and life lesssons without insulting the biological parent? started by Flor (3/11/06 at 4:29pm) 1 2	I'm not quite sure where I sit on this. With my stepson, I... 3/14/06 at 12:37pm by Selesai	23	1,115
Bio + non-bio kids support thread: "you don't love them the same" started by brightonwoman (8/26/09 at 8:15pm)	Well, I refuse to feel guilty about having a deeper bond with... 9/9/09 at 2:11am by catina	13	1,115
ds calling dss brother started by phoolove (3/2/09 at 10:34am)	I went to high school with some kids who had lived together... 3/16/09 at 1:02pm by Leta	12	1,114
Feel like I can't win w/ dd's soontobestepmom started by doulatara (3/30/10 at 2:01pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by csekywithlove I know that you... 4/2/10 at 4:13pm by doulatara	11	1,113
Should I say something or not? started by 2xy (8/24/10 at 4:36am)	Quote: Originally Posted by Casha'sMommy About your 15yo... 8/26/10 at 11:54am by mtiger	19	1,112
Facebook Friending? started by Phoenix~Mama (11/16/09 at 12:21pm)	No, I would not friend the ex if she had any social networking... 11/22/09 at 1:07pm by ma_vie_en_rose	15	1,111
As if we never were close. started by Oriole (10/13/10 at 8:59pm)	I'm so sorry Oriole. I'm not a stepmother, but I am a... 10/15/10 at 5:00pm by ~savah~	12	1,110
HELP Bio Dad is refusing to let DD attend unless I agree...ARGH started by purplepetal21 (9/20/08 at 11:32am)	I am so glad things are working out. And thank you for the... 9/26/08 at 2:55pm by ma_vie_en_rose	12	1,109
So, WWYHD? started by SkiMama36 (8/22/07 at 5:05pm)	It does sound a bit like the whole "free babysitting" is true.... 9/14/07 at 11:43am by Quinalla	19	1,106
I'm scared of having step children VENT started by MeganW (8/19/05 at 11:51am)	I have 3 girls, two are my biologically and the oldest is my... 9/24/05 at 6:21pm by SillyGigglyGirls	14	1,104
my mothers favourtism is killing me! started by Shenjall (11/20/06 at 8:46pm) 1 2	Thank you Berber. 11/28/06 at 9:07pm by Shenjall	20	1,102
Dd and I have an "appointment" to talk to ex today about dd not wanting to go to his house.... started by strangeduck (9/9/08 at 11:44am)	This isn't mediation territory. Refusing to administer... 9/18/08 at 10:25am by flapjack	14	1,101
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
my family treats my child from second marriage differently started by Jster (10/26/10 at 11:23pm)	I don't have this issue with first/second marriage kids, but... 11/8/10 at 8:54pm by kristenburgess	11	1,100
step daughter doesn't get way so she moves to grandmas started by faulk99 (4/26/11 at 7:01pm)	My sd will call her dad by his first name at age 12...just... 7/24/11 at 1:21pm by mountain	4	1,097
Excluded from family functions due to DC's mother attending started by angelcollector1 (6/26/09 at 7:45pm)	Thank you everyone for your input. I appreciate it immensely... 6/28/09 at 9:25am by angelcollector1	11	1,093
Christmas gifts for your DSC and DC started by FallingLeaves (12/15/07 at 1:52am) 1 2	Ladies, I believe this discussion has gone far enough. The OP... 12/17/07 at 5:14pm by courtenay_e	31	1,091
how do you get rid of the anger? started by bigeyes (4/7/07 at 3:41pm) 1 2	offwing, I am sure there is a lot of truth in your words. It's... 5/2/07 at 2:47pm by bigeyes	26	1,090
Unusual Situation started by YoungStepMom (9/21/09 at 12:48am)	Quote: Originally Posted by AlmostAPpropriate Time. Dad... 9/26/09 at 3:15pm by YoungStepMom	12	1,089
Feeling out of place when the whole family is together started by lvngmm (10/16/09 at 12:04pm)	I know this probably won't matter at this point, but something... 11/15/09 at 5:01am by flgalinms	6	1,089
Do you get an overnight bag? started by Phoenix~Mama (12/9/08 at 11:38am) 1 2	It's funny that you ask. A lot of times when my two stepsons... 12/12/08 at 6:32pm by debmac69	21	1,088
Are we really that unreasonable?! started by kblackstone444 (7/31/08 at 9:14am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by mtiger I've personally never... 8/3/08 at 11:17am by straighthairc...	23	1,088
Problem w/ DP's ex-need advice-please help started by WWofford (5/16/09 at 10:37pm)	About the whole Facebook thing, she asked me to be her friend.... 5/26/09 at 2:09pm by WWofford	14	1,088
Bn Moms - do you always explain? started by hlao23 (1/3/10 at 3:09pm)	I don't differentiate, because our girls have asked me not to.... 1/5/10 at 11:21pm by sehbub	13	1,088
Long/complicated/strange started by confustication (9/3/10 at 8:59pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by bronxmom ps - sorry, but i don't... 9/6/10 at 10:23am by VocalMinority	13	1,087
"I want my Mommy" started by Young Stepmom (11/2/05 at 4:23pm)	I want to echo Laggie's comments. He sounds like he is happy... 11/24/05 at 9:31am by shamahama	11	1,083
Child Support and Disability checks?? started by LionessMom (7/20/09 at 11:04am)	i called CS and they said that SSDI you can get it taken out... 7/21/09 at 11:08am by LionessMom	6	1,083
Step parenting nightmare... please help started by dawn872 (6/29/09 at 6:25pm)	I believe that everyone (including me) could be more accepting... 7/6/09 at 3:38pm by demifrog	6	1,082
Can a custodial stepparent detach without destroying the marriage? started by Heaz (7/22/08 at 2:11am)	btdt too. all i can say is that i'm sorry. sometimes my dh and... 7/26/08 at 12:02am by musiclady	9	1,082
I'm so sick of this!!!! started by ArtsyHeartsy (3/13/09 at 9:58pm)	"I think the most annoying thing about all this is that before... 3/19/09 at 8:46am by Smithie	12	1,081
Help Please started by Camp-a-roo (4/27/09 at 2:59pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Camp-a-roo I would love some... 5/1/09 at 8:18pm by aricha	25	1,079
Stepmother demands to be called Grandma started by Allie74 (9/6/12 at 12:00am) 1 2	It is a little wierd living so close to my dad and his wife,... 9/14/12 at 1:50pm by Allie74	27	1,079
10 yr old SD want to be my facebook friend. started by mamakah (11/25/09 at 7:13pm)	I have heard of suggestions with pre-teens and social... 12/1/09 at 12:18am by myra_mcgray	16	1,078
A tear your hair out situation. started by mtiger (8/20/08 at 12:00am)	Once you get a copy of the BC, use it to get a state ID card... 8/27/08 at 1:00pm by moondiapers	17	1,078
Frustrated/Stressed Out/Struggling started by saffrongirl (5/30/10 at 10:36pm)	Sorry, I don't have a trick to fix it. But maybe you can... 6/14/10 at 9:12pm by VocalMinority	8	1,077
She can't listen.. only hears. MIL rant started by mama2toomany (1/2/10 at 5:50pm)	We have had problems in the past with her and dh has always... 1/4/10 at 10:40pm by mama2toomany	11	1,075
Cross posted....Help, Manipulating Ex started by Mamato3wild ponnie (3/5/10 at 2:22am)	How are you doing, mama? Is everything ok? 3/14/10 at 1:48pm by sleepingbeauty	6	1,073
CPS called on their mom--Update started by mamamirranda (12/11/07 at 3:49pm)	It has been a while and we suffered the aftermath of the whole... 2/1/08 at 3:47pm by mamamirranda	10	1,072