- How do we deal with this?!!
- 11 y. o.
- The role of the Stepmother
- Step-grandmother mean towards DSD
- It is so nice when we all get along
- SO freakin pissed
- Am I asking too much?
- splitting time 50/50
- What kind of decisions do you have a say in?
- anyone with preschooler & no bio dad in pic?
- Did anyone see the Oprah show about divorce?
- Blended family, 5 kids, they are all feeling "unloved"- what to do?
- Stepparent Adoption
- I just bought Smarties for a kid I've never met
- Fed up with SS's M...
- How does insurance/other children affect child support?
- Why do people use the term:
- Faith and stepkids
- This is weird right? (re: ex getting remarried)
- So the Judge told him...
- I see light!
- Would it be out of line for us to buy DSD a bed?
- So We CAN be Grown ups
- Ex dh is divorcing again. DD losing stepmom.. Its Monday!! Party time!
- Worried for my Niece's Safety
- Questoin about discipling
- Any blended family books out there?
- Bio Dad's rights stripped
- Ex signing kids away (Update #16, 25)
- Don't know what to do
- Moving to be closer to DSS?
- "My mom says that you never wanted kids"
- Do you think they *know*?
- Why can't she give us just one day? Why does she have to take over everything?
- Please help me work through this (LONG)
- Any words of wisdom for a potential future stepmom?
- Should they butt out?
- HOw long would you let this drag on?
- Is this weird?
- Whats the legal age??
- Another clothes issue...
- WHY?!....vent about allergies.
- Manipulation City vent
- Where do you do pick ups and drop offs....
- Family project at school
- Ds says he wants to live with his dad full time......
- SS now "sick"
- voluntary impoverishment.
- My family has been turned upside down... Updated again... the drama continues
- Anyone close with Ex and family?
- Need advice on how to give advice
- Hugging...
- ugh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- CS calculations for working "under the table"
- Help me put this in perspective...
- new stepmom here
- Signing away parental rights-vent long
- Does he love them?
- Help, I know I cant be alone in this one.
- How would you deal with this?
- Huge dilemma
- Please, somebody talk me down!
- Legal adult children and financial obligation...at what point do you "cut the cord?"
- Suggestions for not losing clothes
- Decided to Let Go
- what would you do
- "Other" conversations between DP and the ex
- DSD's mom still hasn't told her that they are not moving...
- To start a possible religious war or not
- Happy Thread: Favorite Stepkid Moments!
- Another point of view
- "Real Family"
- Blending families with a Threatening and Jealous Ex
- Hugging in Front of BM...
- Do the lies ever stop?
- Moms with stepchildren:do you love them like your own?
- Drunk dialing wwyd?
- Perfect mom
- BM won't let us videocall the kids!
- why can't stepmothering just be easy?
- Question abt school breaks and parenting schedules
- Can you talk to your parents?
- No good deed goes unpunished.
- which is the "real "father?
- How weird am I?
- Positive Encounter with BM...
- Favors
- frustrated with step parenting and dh
- Terrible, just terrible...
- Blended Christmas List?..
- This is the last split Thanksgiving
- Poems about stepdaughter(s)/growing up?..
- Hmmmmm !!
- Delete please:)
- whats it like to bring a baby into a blended family?
- SD dating
- ? for ones with an ex husband
- Should we be concerned
- Step-daughter lying and abusing DC, what should I do?
- Not here this weekend...
- S/O: At what age do you let the children decide on visitation?
- Where did this come from? Another shower issue
- Would you be upset?
- What do your kids call their step-grandparents?
- My ILs can be so insensitive...
- If you were a stepchild...
- Malicious litigation
- New with step-parent adoption question?
- I love my soon-2-be SS but need help...
- Last Name of New Baby
- she calle him what???? ( my ex MIL)
- comparing houses
- Please share your thoughts on this one
- The Stepfamily Connection
- Stepson With Terminal Illness
- Now, here's a good "what on Earth..." example of unforseen toe-stepping.
- Any experience? Nervous about second court hearing
- Adoption Lawyers Northern Virginia
- Step-MIL
- Coordinating gift-giving?
- Breadmaker and blood pressure...
- Getting Hubby to remember my kids
- One-year Summary...
- Becoming a StepDAD
- New baby - advice please!
- the 'helpful thoughts' thread
- what routines or rituals do you do when they come back?
- CPS called on their mom--Update
- 12 yo DS biological father wants to meet him - WWYD
- Do you play this game?
- DSD's mom is going to agree to give us custody!
- Step-Parenting RAD/PTSD/FASD Boys
- Pissed off...
- Gift tags on Christmas presents
- DD's Father will not be co-sleeping :(
- Christmas gifts for your DSC and DC
- My SD got invited to a family wedding!
- How Would You Address This?
- Another spin on Christmas Gifts situation
- Our simple family just got complicated .....
- How is visitation handled over the holidays?
- All of a sudden I don't like the holidays...
- StepDaughter Twists Words - Help!
- Communal prayers (ie Grace @ meals) with blended family - ?? How do you handle it?
- They loves him so
- those three little words...
- Posting Guidelines for Blended and Step Family Parenting--Read Before Posting!!
- Please take a minute and read the posting guidelines before posting further threads!
- We have official custody!
- What now?
- The "New member here. I need advice concerning my stepson " thread
- I think we went overboard this year...
- Man, it was a hard week
- To the step-moms out there...
- What if your child doesnt want to go to his *other house?*
- Should parent or stepparent help with presents?
- Christmas Funds - Split?
- Stepmoms: Ever have strangers tell you you look like your stepkid?
- I wish...
- Please help....I think my ds's are in trouble...
- Christmas Call
- Good Christmas
- Nintendo DS at the EX's? or home?
- Your partner as a father...
- Wish me Luck?
- You have got to be kidding me!
- Just wanted to share
- finally decided to post here!
- SDD hates her moms house?
- Update to Christmas/Holiday Visitation
- Who does this?!
- What do you wish you had in your parenting agreement...
- its just not working for us
- SD Driving Me Bonkers
- What do you think?
- Hi, I'm new :)
- condoms
- Need help/advice from step parents please.
- Passing messages...
- DSS keeps telling my DD "NO"
- vent
- Prenupt
- Name Change?
- DH has given up
- Wedding plans
- New Husband Military - Moving with Deployment
- Talk me off the ledge...
- Need Help with my complicated new relationship
- The "Child Support" thread has been
- Juno
- What would you tell her?
- Financial issues
- "Our Thing..."
- Do I have final say in the decision?
- When one parent doesn't have transportation
- What should I do?
- I don't want to go ! Help!
- Stepson admits to lying about me to his mom... I am so hurt
- A breakthrough...
- Going on retreat
- Small world...
- Future in-laws not accepting
- Confusing situation, help!
- Help - Sensitive Issue
- Need clarity - DH avoiding adoption of dd
- DSS Dropped Off With Injury
- What to do with clothing/gifts etc. that DS has outgrown
- To the step-moms out there...Part II
- DS dad/stepmom arent speaking to me.
- What next?
- Camping retreat report
- emotional abuse/ 3rd part communication- what can I do?
- The first year in the life of a step mom (my story)
- My Son Hates His Dad
- Problems with ex and his wife...long
- Here is a good one...
- My longest post ever... Way more than 50 characters.
- Dealing with accusations....
- kidnapping?
- We meet with a lawyer tomorrow
- need support...
- Here we go again! Thoughts, please?
- Husband Taking Wife's Name
- Help me figure something out, please.
- Dearest Step-Son
- So we are on to this phase now
- Need advice on dealing with this
- How do you handle birthday parties, etc.?
- How is visitation handled when it falls on DSC's Birthday?
- Parenting Class with Dh's ex
- "Why do you care - you aren't my mom?"
- Picking up DSS's
- resources for step-father?
- What is that all about??
- What do you do about visitation when DSC is sick?
- "I need $30 for school tomorrow"
- Confessions of DSD
- I want my life back !! (Vent)
- taxes and the ex.....x posted in finances
- Update on Parenting Class
- how do you deal with your Ex constructively??
- I AM a good step-mom!
- There is hope!
- DH not bonding with my kids...
- Handling the child support/visitation issue
- Ex wants dd's s.s. card, question
- Temp physical custody???
- Visits with DSD's sister are causing major trouble
- delete pls
- I hope this won't ugly...