Blended and Step Family Parenting - Page 14

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Feeling burned out started by makinganescape (6/7/10 at 10:46pm)	OP, I am so sorry for your trouble. But if you love your... 6/10/10 at 9:09pm by Smithie	16	1,023
College Costs started by mmace (7/28/10 at 3:05pm)	You don't become "financially independent" according to FAFSA... 7/31/10 at 11:24am by Angela512	17	1,020
Advice? This is getting crazy! started by larels (8/3/09 at 4:39am)	Quote: Originally Posted by Chantelle691 Wow, you guys have... 8/11/09 at 9:39pm by ~PurityLake~	9	1,020
Here it comes... they're starting to call me mommy started by singin'intherain (4/22/10 at 11:42pm)	I guess I just feel bad for their mom, though she's the one... 4/26/10 at 11:23pm by singin'intherain	7	1,020
joint custody new sibling? started by Babe (11/1/06 at 9:48pm)	My Dh and I are ttc. we have a ds that is 10mo and I have a dd... 11/30/06 at 1:53pm by MissAnnThrope	14	1,020
Here we go again. started by pinksprklybarefoot (3/4/10 at 9:32am)	As a mother and step mother to wonderful children and having... 3/14/10 at 9:01pm by mama2toomany	4	1,019
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
Allowance and Stepchildren started by Selesai (6/30/08 at 5:46pm) 1 2	I didn't understand the stepsibs get to do extra but our kids... 7/3/08 at 5:13pm by bronxmom	29	1,019
Dear universe, "we've got plans" has nothing to do with "you just don't wanna drive her to... started by ProtoLawyer (4/23/09 at 4:40pm)	[QUOTE=Smithie;13651335So your dsd comes EVERY weekend to your... 4/25/09 at 7:19pm by aricha	15	1,017
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
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	1,014
Do you think i did the right thing?! started by Jaydens_mom (8/13/06 at 9:34am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by MizLiz I haven't read all of the... 8/18/06 at 4:47am by trinity6232000	27	1,013
Blended...Religion? started by greenemami (6/28/10 at 10:46pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by aricha And to the OP, I don't... 7/2/10 at 10:10pm by greenemami	15	1,013
Positve representations of blended families started by Flor (5/1/05 at 11:59pm)	I thought of another one. The For Better of For Worse Comic.... 3/21/08 at 10:37pm by fek&fuzz	19	1,013
Step-Mothers started by roses25 (1/12/09 at 3:21am)	Quote: Originally Posted by roses25 I'm really not sure what... 2/8/09 at 2:58am by 2pinks	11	1,011
Step-mom perspective would be appreciated started by One Art (11/24/09 at 1:17am)	I am a SM to a DSD that we have every weekend, and who has a... 11/26/09 at 5:42pm by neonalee	9	1,009
er how would you deal with this? started by mama2toomany (10/3/08 at 2:23pm)	Over the past 5 years, my DH and I had many issues with the... 10/7/08 at 3:34pm by shellynnrn	14	1,009
I just threatened to leave DF. Really. started by pinksprklybarefoot (3/20/08 at 11:20pm)	Poor pinksparkly. I feel for you. Just take the markers,... 3/28/08 at 9:39am by SimpleJoys	19	1,006
DSS is lost and sad... started by JordanKX (10/26/09 at 12:17am)	I saw this in the new posts quite a while ago but it has stuck... 1/1/10 at 10:45pm by JamieB	5	1,006
Future in-laws not accepting started by MamaLyz (1/10/08 at 7:58am)	There are some major cultral considerations you could take... 1/14/08 at 7:13pm by Spring Sun	18	1,006
Where is "home"? started by VocalMinority (3/22/10 at 3:43pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Jeannine But for our kid, it.... 4/5/10 at 10:27am by Ceinwen	11	1,005
What do your stepchildren call your parents? started by julesdsm (8/7/09 at 12:05am) 1 2	DS (5 years) calls DP (not his bio-dad)'s parents by their... 8/17/09 at 12:14am by StephandOwen	20	1,004
Child that won't do anything for herself? started by Dianamite (10/15/05 at 9:36pm)	My older s-kids went thru this at first. After some deep talks... 11/2/05 at 12:48pm by Shenjall	7	1,004
Trials and Tribulations w/Visitation: Update in post 20 started by Earthly_Joys (7/3/07 at 2:49pm) 1 2	I understand your feelings dede I would be the same way! 7/9/07 at 5:10pm by genericmom	23	1,004
this holds no ground right? started by pomplemoose (2/27/10 at 4:04pm)	Thanks everyone for your responses. Yes he should have them... 3/1/10 at 12:30am by pomplemoose	4	1,004
High Conflict Co-Parenting Support started by purplepetal21 (5/23/08 at 1:49pm)	Wow mtiger, it looks like were in the same boat! My Dd's dad... 6/12/08 at 10:43pm by sillymonkey	13	1,003
Birth mother gives misinformation about a doctor's appointment... How serious is this? ? / vent... started by mamareba (1/13/12 at 7:27pm)	Well, I guess like with anything, there is a lot of backstory... 3/4/12 at 9:59am by mamareba	13	1,003
Tired of the stealing started by momtostepteens (8/12/09 at 1:57pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Oh the Irony I remember you... 8/14/09 at 8:39pm by kriket	13	1,003
Poll: Should parent or stepparent help with presents? started by EStreetMama (12/22/07 at 10:45pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by jjawm And I'm his wife. It's a... 12/24/07 at 10:05am by mtiger	27	1,001
Is this fair? started by Anglyn (9/28/05 at 2:37pm)	I had both of those thoughts. One, let ds be in on making the... 10/20/05 at 12:51am by Anglyn	13	1,000
harrassment from DD's dads fam started by victoriasmommy86 (8/2/10 at 12:45am)	Jeanine your last 2 paragaphs were what I wish I could have... 8/3/10 at 2:28pm by victoriasmommy86	6	1,000
I think my kids relationship with their father is over. started by flapjack (7/26/08 at 6:42am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by fek&fuzz Who does that to their... 7/29/08 at 7:42am by mommy68	20	999
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	997
My son's stepmom is complaining about him in the teacher's lounge! started by EvolvingMama (9/9/08 at 1:43am)	I just wanted to give support. You sound like you are doing an... 9/11/08 at 1:16am by pinksprklybar...	16	995
Sending "goodies" to school... started by greenemami (6/11/08 at 10:30pm) 1 2	I think this is a hard situation, because as a mom and an... 6/16/08 at 1:56pm by 3_opihi	21	995
Different "diets" and "rules" about food, how do you deal with it? started by CliffRose (5/23/10 at 11:55am)	Quote: Originally Posted by pinksprklybarefoot We had to... 5/27/10 at 1:38pm by Mummoth	6	993
A friendly reminder from my counselor: Stepparent burnout is normal. started by ProtoLawyer (9/14/08 at 12:19pm)	Thanks mama. I was seeing a counselor when dhs' children moved... 9/15/08 at 12:16pm by anitaj71	13	993
Father absent for 2 years..now taking me to court?? LONG! started by joeyanne (8/3/10 at 1:41am)	This sounds like his mom's doing. Most likely he doesn't want... 8/4/10 at 2:36pm by HappyTomato	6	993
New baby in step/blended family? started by Selesai (12/30/05 at 12:55pm)	Sounds like just about all the blended families I know about.... 3/28/06 at 8:09pm by MommyMine	13	993
SIL doesn't want BIL to see his son started by Collinsky (7/8/09 at 6:30pm)	I think her reaction is pretty over the top but i can see... 7/15/09 at 11:29am by pomplemoose	13	990
preteen girls clothing choices and dh's reaction started by gr8tfulmom (5/30/06 at 8:57am)	After he had a while to cool off he apologized for the way he... 5/31/06 at 9:20am by gr8tfulmom	3	990
if you're in legal negotiations... started by Shenjall (4/26/05 at 12:44pm)	Thanks seasons! I should have posted some links.... : 4/26/05 at 1:33pm by Shenjall	2	990
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	990
Effects on siblings started by greenemami (2/20/10 at 12:40pm)	greenemami, wow, I never thought of this! I have a DSD and... 3/4/10 at 2:48am by neonalee	12	990
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... Today at 7:57 am by LLQ1011	22	990
Do you and non custodial parent share carseats? started by jstpmm (4/19/10 at 3:31pm)	We all have 3. It is too difficult to change out three... 4/20/10 at 11:03pm by ece602	14	989
Need advice (Long) started by -Resque- (7/1/10 at 2:20pm)	Could your dh and bio-mom use a parenting expeditor? I'm sure... 7/5/10 at 12:48pm by Ravensong13	12	989
My SD cannot handle dropping her mom off at the airport. started by ProtoLawyer (9/26/08 at 11:13pm)	Thanks. She went to sleep last night complaining about the... 9/29/08 at 3:11pm by ProtoLawyer	14	989
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
Access to tutiion contract for non-custodial parent? started by RN2Bmommy (3/17/11 at 12:29pm)	in future perhaps suggest to the school that the credit card... 4/5/11 at 4:54pm by vivvysue	13	988