Step Child & Step Grandchild
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Referring to Step-child as a Son or Daughter Rather than Steps
Asked by A.S. from Boise
on August 31, 2010
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I am the second step-mom to my step-son, he is 18 now and I became a part of his life when he was 15. His is in the military at basic training and I referred to him o...
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- Well, ex-SM's opinion is irrelevant. She is the ex for a reason. I would not refer to my step-daughter as my daughter. I have no problem saying, "Husband's daught...
- I don't think you have stepped out of bounds you were just including him as an important part of your life which I think a lot of step kids would appreciate yet do not...
- Wow a bunch of replies so sorry if this repeats too much. Ask your son if its ok, and if he doesn't care then who cares what the other two think. Some people just don'...
Bossy Step-Daughter
Asked by A.P. from Austin
on July 29, 2009
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Thanks for all the wonderful advice so far. I guess I feel I should give further details just by some of the inputs.
I too worry that she feels she is being replac...
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- My daughter did the same thing with her little brother. She drove us nuts! I had to tell her over and over that I was the mother thank you very much. When she turne...
- Your step daughter may be worried that the 3 year old is taking her place in her father's life. My suggestion is that you tell her that you have been trying to teach ...
- First off coming from parents of divorce I think that you need to remember that this is your husbands daughter and your sons sister. You need to except that and make h...
Next Step Formula
Asked by J.J. from Chicago
on August 12, 2008
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Hi Moms! I was wandering what the difference is between regular Infant Formula and the Next Step. My daughter is 9 months old and I was thinking of switching her to ...
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- J. formula is expensive enough for a whole year. I agree with the rest of the moms, Its the same thing. If you are concerned about making sure your baby gets the nutri...
- I think Stephanie's doctor made a very good point because I read the labels very closely and found hardly anything different between Next Step and regular infant formu...
- I agree with Stephanie, I also switched my son to milk at 1 yr and skipped the "next step" formula based upon my ped's advice that the next step was nothing more than ...
Trouble with My Step-daughter
Asked by A.H. from Houston
on April 3, 2007
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Wow, where do I start. I am so unsure how to even approach this issue. I have noticed that my step-daughter has a very unkind streak going through her right now. Sh...
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- I know this is tough on you and tough on your step-daughter but you are right in saying enough is enough. The main thing is you and your husband MUST be a united fron...
- When I seen your message I just had to respond. I have a step-son myself, and I have went through the exact same thing. I have no idea how old your step-daughter is, b...
- How old is she? How does dad act towards the temper tantrums? Will he back you up or does he think she can do no wrong? I agree, she needs to feel loved and cherishe...
Seeking Step Moms
Asked by S.B. from Seattle
on February 12, 2008
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Are there any step mom's out there who are having a hard time with their step children or feel their husband is not blending well with your children? Or know how to bl...
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- My step-son and I had some definate issues when he was about 6. One thing I learned with step and foster kids, if they don't respect you discipline won't do any good. ...
- Hi S. B You've got my empathy - I've been there. We had "his" and "hers" but no "ours" and it wasn't easy. Mine resented him and his resented me. My sons didn't ...
- S., a great resource is http://www.stepcoupling.com/ She's a wonderful woman, has a great book, and is creating additional resources on her site. Good luck! T.
Step Daughter Won't Eat
Asked by T.W. from Greensboro
on May 1, 2007
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My step daughter just turned 10 last week and we are fighting with her to eat. She went to her psychatrist yesterday and when he took her weight, she was 45 lbs. She h...
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- If I were you I would take her to a doctor outside of where you live. It does sound like the beginning of an eating disorder. Maybe her friends are doing it too. Wo...
- I totally encourage you to follow your gut instincts and persue getting help to her. Get to a larger metropolitan area and find a psychiatrist that can help her see th...
- you may want to look in to juvinile Depression in webMD.talk to her find out why she is not eating.
Step Child Challenge
Asked by T.W. from Kansas City
on May 20, 2010
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My husband did not meet his daughter till she was 9 years old. He lost contact with her for about a year after that (her mom decided she changed her mind in having hi...
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- "Her mom allows her to do what she wants and 90% of the time she is left on her own at home because mom is out running with friends." These are your words. Do I ne...
- ok, first off, whoa momma!! you've got WAY too much on your plate sister! It sounds as though you are single-handedly holding down the entire universe! You need to giv...
- Are you my step-mom? Her name is Tracy and she has the exact same 'tude you do. "This freak of a child invaded MY home. She's AWFUL, I "love" her but won't share anyth...
Question About Step Parents
Asked by L.L. from Orlando
on May 18, 2010
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Hi, Ok so my tone is very nice in this question :-) I've never been a step parent, or had a step parent... but my daughter now has a step parent (her Dads girlfriend, ...
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- In a perfect world the adults involved could be mature enough to sit down together and define these rolls in the best interest of the child. With that said, perhaps...
- I am assuming that you are not remarried? If you were, would you want your daughter and new husband to have a relationship? Would you want him to be a part of helpin...
- Hi, well i'm a step mom and I believe that I am very involved but in a good way. My husband and I have been together for almost 8 years now and my step daughter was 3 ...
Step Mom Concerned About Her Step Daughters's Education
Asked by S.C. from Chicago
on November 4, 2008
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Well I have a 2 step daughters one is 11 and the other 9 I've been in their lives since they were 4 and 2. Well the 11 year old has never had a problem in school. sh...
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- Hello, While I was reading your request, your life sounds almost identical to mine! I have 2 step daughters as well, just 10 and 7, we just got full custody of, but ...
- It is easy to see that you care so much for these girls. Take this on yourself. If she isn't getting it, then you are her stepmom and can help. It can bring you closer...
- My daughter has a wonderful 7th grade math teacher this year. She told the parents at the start of the school year that if we find that our kids are not understanding...
How to Handle Step Children
Asked by J.I. from Saginaw
on November 19, 2008
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I am wondering if anyone else out there has step children. I have one who is older than my own daughter and my husband and I are constantly out of sorts with worrying ...
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- I have a step son that is older then my son also.. things are different i mean of course your gonna feel different about a child that is actually yours .. i feel the s...
- Being a step parent can be tough. Although I am not a step parent, I'm on my 2nd marriage and have a 13 year old child from my first marriage who does not accept my c...
- J. I, in a way, have the same problem. When I met my now husband, he asked me out for six months before I finally said yes. I knew that I did not want to date anyo...
