Step Child & Step Grandchild
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Daughter Not Fond of Step Father
Asked by S.D. from Washington DC
on November 26, 2010
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My 4 yo daughter seems not to be fond of her step father. He can be harsh some times when it comes to discipline. A couple of days ago my daughter gave him a hug and...
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- I would agree with a previous post stating that she heard this somewhere, maybe someone at daycare or maybe someone visiting your parents? I would also agree that if ...
- your daughter is not trying to tell him something, she is however trying to tell you something. something is wrong with this, situation. a four year old shouldnt eve...
- at her age, she is only repeating what she hears.... she has no idea what prick or bastard mean and because of it, I wouldn't even consider what she is saying as bad.....
Issues with Step-daughter
Asked by D.S. from Davenport
on September 27, 2009
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Hi! I've posted a couple other things on this website that I have gotten good advice for. I always enjoy seeing how others handle things and getting advice from othe...
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- I don't have much experience in this area or much advice, except that I think you are right much of it probably has to do with her age. My oldest son just turned 13 so...
- I'd stop the one-on-one meetings with bio-mom about her kid immediately. You're asking for trouble. One day this will blow up in your face in a way that will cause c...
- My daughter does not like the man I am with now. She blames him the breakup between me and my ex-husband. She has some strong residual anger feelings. Even though she ...
Step Daughter Abusing Scissors
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on November 13, 2008
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Hello Moms,
HELP!!! My 7 y.o. step daughter keeps cutting things. First it was different stuffed animals, books, and pieces of games. Then (at her mom's) she cut her ...
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- It sounds like she may have some aggression issues or things that are bothering her and needs an outlet I would try therapy and see what they think.
- My children aren't that old yet but what about counseling? Is there a guidance counselor at school you talk to to help her through some issues? Scissors can be dange...
- Wow...I think you have a budding hair stylist...now seriosly though, that is a bit excessive. I only cut my Barbie's hair at that age, and maybe my sister's Barbies t...
Question About Step Son
Asked by J.H. from Dubuque
on February 12, 2011
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My step son recently informed us that he doesn't like me and wishes that it was the way it use to be before his dad met me. My step son is 10 years old. This isn't th...
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- Funny that sounded like my biological son. The second one. And he did a lot of similar things. OUch. Anyway, it's not your fault and you just lay it out on the plate f...
- He doesn't have to love you, but he has to respect you and follow house rules that are applied equally to all. You, however, DO have to love him because you chose his...
- I did it to my son and he hated my hubby until he was 18. We got married when he was 4. Do not discipine him in front of the father, and dad needs to step up every...
Help with Step Daughter!!!!
Asked by S.M. from Lansing
on April 26, 2008
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Help!!!! My step daughter has recently, in the last 4 months or so started tellling her mom extravagent lies about things that go on when she is with us. She is 8 yo a...
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- suggest that your husband take his daughter out somewhere for his weekly visit with him; or insist that she is not staying with you and your children until she stops t...
- I would tell the friend of the court that until the little control freak/attention getter quits, HER repurcussions are that she will no longer be welcome. It sounds l...
- Hi S.- I agree W/ the others about being careful what you say/don't say in front of your step-daughter. BUT- MAKE SURE she always feels completely at home at your ho...
Bonding with the Step Child...
Asked by V.R. from Los Angeles
on March 8, 2008
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I have a three month old who obviously needs constant attention and a step son the age of six. ...Tips on bonding with him... Please He seems distant and sometimes whi...
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- Hi V., I too have a bonus-son (4 1/2) and a 13 month old daughter. Is he an only child at his mom's house? Our son is and it was a rougher adjustment for him with a...
- As a Vegas (native) resident, I hate buffets! My husband loves them. So, about once a month he and my daughter would take off and go stuff their face at a buffet and...
- Well step mother always told me that she wasn't my mother and she wasn't trying to be my mother. She always acted as a friend too me. Too this day we are still very cl...
My Step Daughter Says She Hates me....what Should I Do????
Asked by E.P. from Oklahoma City
on March 20, 2008
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My step daughter has been having friends stay the night with her because of Spring Break.The other day her mother picked her up because she lives with us but she wante...
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- I'm guessing the daughter that you are speaking of is the 10 year old. Girls, especially, are very dramatic. They either "love" or "hate" most things. Sometimes dec...
- Hello E., At 25 you do have quite a full plate. Boredom isn't part of your repertoire I'm sure. You have good advice given here, so I can't add much. I'm sure it hu...
- I have been in your shoes. When I married my husband he had 3 daughters, then ages 12,10,and 7. I have known them all their lives and thier mother, father and I all we...
Birthday Party for Step Daughter
Asked by T.W. from Greensboro
on April 24, 2007
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My step daughter is the worlds worse when it comes to wanting a birthday party...we will ask for about 2 months in advance about a party...almost daily, and she won't ...
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- You need to call the parents yourself....around here, no one rsvp's :-) another good rule for any party is if you want 4 friends, invite 8-10 and 4-5 will say yes :-) ...
- I would say send another note. But in future invite 3 times as many as you expect to show up. They won't all rsvp or come. You'll end up with exactly the number of kid...
- We had the same issues this year for my daughters 9th birthday party. The day before the party I started calling my friends who had kids about the same age to see if a...
Irresponsible Step Daughter
Asked by K.K. from Minneapolis
on September 15, 2011
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have an 18yr step daughter who is a senior. she is very irresponsible, selfish, and immature. I know a lot of it is because she has a mother who is messed up and would...
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- This situation is much bigger than what to do about a note for being late, it's about parenting a young adult. If I were 18 and my parent believed I was irresponsible,...
- sounds like detention isn't much of a punichsment in her book. good luck to you and to her.
- I raised 3 teenagers and I still think aliens clone our wonderful children and leave us with these horrible clones! Good news is they come back around the age of 20 o...
Step Daughter Stealing
Asked by T.K. from Detroit
on January 8, 2008
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My 12-year old step daughter stole all my jewelry, make-up and clothing over a 3-month time period. Stupid me, I didn't discover it right away because she "smuggled" ...
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- T., I am speaking to you Step mom to step mom here. I have a 13 year old step son who does not live with us full time. My first bit of advice is to forgive her. It ...
- She should be getting regular counseling , she is crying out and needs someone to talk to, probably once a week. It will be expensive but she is hurting and needs it....
- Friday April 11 This week's promise: God celebrates family What was the most effective discipline you have experienced? Now his father, King David, had never dis...
