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How Do I Prove I'm Not a Bad Stepmom
Read all 9 responses: "My husband and I have been together for almost 9 years of my SD's life. That would make her 4 years old when we first met.
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- Hi N., In my eyes, just your post proves you are a good stepmom. The fact that you said you hubby doesn't criticize the way you parent your other children, and that ...
- Hi N., Can you tell a little bit more about the situation? As far as, is your sd complaining about you to your husband? Do you and her get along? Is it coming fr...
- For all of us, it is much easier to critique another person's actions or behaviors than it is to model the best behavior! It's much easier for your husband to find fa...
Widowed Moms
i never understood moms who put their needs in front of their kids .... old moms com · step moms · big moms house · moms with young ...
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- Personally, I do think it might be a bit too soon for your kids to accept you being in a serious relationship. Kids don't really understand adult loneliness, so you'l...
- I am not a widowed mother but my oldest sister is. She lost her husband in a tragic accident when she was pregnant with her second child. She too was unable to say g...
- Dear R., I am so sorry for your loss. Sometimes there is no way to explain to a child why a loved one has died. I dealt with this 10 years ago with my then 8-year old...
Teen Step-daughter Failing School and Coming Between Us
But I still do strongly believe that the boys deserve a happy, healthy environment, that is also my job as a mom. Being a step mom can be a very difficult ...
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- There are obviously a lot of issues going on here. Number one of which is the age difference among your children and step-daughter and that her half siblings have a '...
- T., please try not to see this as critisim, but I find your personal information very revealing: "A working mom with 2 beautiful boys". You are a working mom with 2 ...
- T., I believe that things that we go through is to teach us something and I ask God what am I to learn from this? Perhaps to help you understand, threats are not good....
Step Daughter
I too am a step mom, and for the longest time, my step daughter and i did not get along. Do you have any problems with her, or is it just her having ...
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- This is a tough one R.!! I too am a step mom, and for the longest time, my step daughter and i did not get along. Do you have any problems with her, or is it just her ...
- I know that you have her in counseling, the cutting thing is an addictive behavior. Your body releases endorphins kinda like morphine when you cut yourself. As you ...
- High I dont now that this will help or not and I dont want to scare anyone that reads this.!There are little gangs , clicks or whatever you want to call the little gro...
Whiney 2 Year Old and a Very Disrespectful 13 Year Old Step-daughter
As far as your 13 yr old step daughter goes that's a pretty typical relationship You arent her mom and shell let everyone know that you arent her mom by ...
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- Hi K., Congratulations on the new baby. It is very normal for a 2 year old to be demanding of mommy when there is a new baby. I wouldn't respond to the shrieking, b...
- K., I just reread this, and it sounds like I am telling you what to do. They are all suggestions, but I don't have time to go back and rewrite, my son is due up in ...
- Don't allow your two year old to treat you that way. Time outs or whatever your choice is may help her understand that the behavior won't be accepted. Your step daught...
Visitation and Clothing
E. I can respond from being that "Step-Mom" and I am the 1st the say ... I am a stepmom and I had BOTH situations occur, plus the one you thought of 1st. ...
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- Just for the record...her father sounds like an ass! That being said, I have no experience with this situation, but I am a teacher and can see the results when a kid...
- This is infantile behavior! They are obviously going to have her wear the same outfit unless you pack clothes. I am sure they wash the outfit. In your daughters best i...
- I also am the 'step mom' in this, but have been on both sides as my stepdaughters lived with me for the past 6 years. Anyway, I ALWAYS had clothes for the girls to we...
Advice on Wedding Reception Introductions for Divorced Parents
The Bride's Mom and step dad were announced together, then the brides dad and step mom were announced. It's pretty common these days to have parents ...
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- Hi L., don't get yourself upset. Someone will figure out something and your daughter's wedding day will be amazing. We had a similar situation in our family and so, ...
- Congratulations! Such a wonderful time- to bad some parents can't remember that it is not about them! I would not introduce any parents. Just the bridal party. I have ...
- I was recently engaged (but we broke up and it really ended up being a good thing) and planning a wedding. When I was planning I had the same problem. His parents we...
Seeking Advice on Step Children
I agree with Kristina M 110%, I am a step-child and step mom, and nothing is more true than her words. Her advice is the same as mine. ...
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- I also aquired a step-child when I got married. My hubby was no help at first. He would contradict everything I did. Finally I set him down the week before the wedding...
- M., I don't think you are going to like my answer after all the sacrifice you have made for your fiance'. However, I am a step-mom of two girls that moved to a state...
- I agree with Kristina M 110%, I am a step-child and step mom, and nothing is more true than her words. Her advice is the same as mine.
Mom Shaving a 6 Year Old. Creating Self Consciousness?
Aug 7, 2009 ... In regards to the kids calling another person Dad this is your boyfriends place to talk to the mom. I am a step mom and I have been in the ...
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- :( sigh ... you are right, what you can do is to offer them a listening ear. if the relationship with their mom was better, you or your boyfriend could address ...
- My husbands ex wife shaved my bonus daughters legs at 4 years old! (Luckily she walked out shortly after that so it didn't continue) I will tell you what we have gone ...
- I think you should be cautious about getting involved. You are not the child's parent, the Mom (and Dad) should handle this. You will be seen as unwelcome interfering ...
12 Year Old Step Son
Oct 2, 2009 ... Your step-kids are lucky to have such a caring step-mom. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share ...
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- Wow! This is so odd, I'm not sure it's a real question and not joke. But just in case it is real... I think that might be doing damage to everyone in the family. My ...
- that is CREEPY - get some counseling for them and yourself
- My sister just stopped washing her daughters hair (while she was already in the shower) and she is 13. She started doing this because the daughter had such thick ratt...