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Teen Step-daughter Failing School and Coming Between Us
Asked by T.B. from New York
on May 18, 2009
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Hi Ladies-
I have been reading and responding at mamasource for sometime now, and now I need your help!
How to summarize the last five years?!
I am the mom of two...
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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....
Teen Daughter
Asked by B.O. from Charleston
on December 4, 2006
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I have a (soon to be) step daughter. Her mother does not have a whole lot to do with her or her younger siblings. I have talked to her until I am blue in the face fo...
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- Hey I am there with you. I raised 5 sons and now I'm married to a wonderful man. He has his youngest daughter living here and it was a Rocky road at first. You some...
- Your step-daughter sounds like she's been through a lot! Though she was only five when her parents got divorced, as the oldest, she probably felt some pressure to ste...
- Hmmmmm...this sounds familiar. Might say "been there done that." except that my step-daughter doesn't live with us...yet...and she wasn't talking badly of her father,...
Suggestions for What to Do When I Meet My 12 Yr Stepdaughter for the First Time
Asked by K.B. from Dallas
on April 6, 2009
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My husband has a daughter by his ex-girlfriend. They were never married and he didn't know about the child until a few months ago. She's now 12 yrs old. He has met her...
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- It is so hard to know what the build up on both sides are. I met my 'dad' when I was seven. Things did not go well (met in bar, he complained about my clothes, did not...
- Perhaps you could also present her w/a gift - something personalized? A bracelet w/her name on it? Just something to let her know that you want the relationship to w...
- Be yourself. Don't judge. Avoid anger.
Help with Playdate Manners!
Asked by N.W. from Chicago
on May 26, 2009
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My 7-year old stepdaughter is a fun, bright girl. However, no one ever focused on manners while she was growing up, and she hasn't had a lot of playdates and no close ...
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- Something is working if she's doing better at home. Pat yourself on the back then keep digging in! Try social stories. These are typically used in a classroom with ...
- Sounds like your step daughter really knows how to push your buttons! Hey - why not make it about her behavior and not about how embarrassing she is to you? If she d...
- Our neighbor's daughter was just like that. My neighbor was so embarassed by her behavior she wouldn't allow her daughter to go to anyone's home - I think this hurt he...
Trouble with My Biological Daughter and Step-daughter
Asked by M.H. from Los Angeles
on April 29, 2008
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I have a 7 year old step-daughter and a 27 month old daughter. We have 50% custody of the 7 year old and when she is here my 2 year old has many melt downs about hugs,...
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- Hi Maggie! You are not going to go crazy - but, I think your daughter is at that age where she doesn't want to share anyway. It just so happens to be that she has a ...
- Maybe she is concerned about all the changes to her routine? I mean, having someone else come only 1/2 the time, and feeling nothing is settled while that person is t...
- I dont have step kids, but I have the same age difference at my house. All I can say is this ismore age related then anything else and with patience, love and time thi...
Am I Overreacting?
Asked by M.B. from Washington DC
on February 21, 2009
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Hi all,
I have a 10.5 year old stepdaughter and a daughter who will be 2 in a couple days. I have noticed essentially since my daughter has been born some favoriti...
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- Not overreacting. Is this stepdaughter from a previous marriage? Does this stepchild remind them of their son? Sometimes, grandparents (as well as aunts and uncles)...
- I think you are normal for feeling this way - especially since it is your biological child, and she is your mother-in-law - very interesting dynamic both ways....but I...
- It sounds like you're having a hard time with the whole step-daughter issue. You are walking a very difficult line being a step-mom, as well as a new mom and wife. P...
How to Make My Daughter Take Responsibility for Her Actions
Asked by D.S. from Kansas City
on May 13, 2008
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Hi Mamas,
I am needing help and guidance in dealing with my daughter. Stepdaughter actually. She is 13 years old and I have been a part of her life for the last 7 y...
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- Go to www.loveandlogic.com It is all about Love and Logic parenting. Teaching your kids to be responsible adults that are able to make smart decisions for themselves ...
- I AM A PSCYHOLOGY...........THE FIRST THOUGHT, YOU NEED TO TAKE BACK THE POWER..........THIS IS A POWER STRUGGLE. HAVE YOU TRIED COUNSELING? AND, LEARN, AS A FAMILY ...
- She might (deep down/subconsciously) be testing you to see if you really love her. Sometimes when kids suffer rejection (from her mother)they test to see if new paren...
HELP!!! Has Husband Lost His Mind!
Asked by M.K. from Atlanta
on September 5, 2008
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Short Story:
Husband got drunk and said the most foul thing he could possibly say to his daughter, and he doesn't remember a thing. Please tell me what you think. I...
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- M., I am so sorry you're going through this. Here are my suggestions. I speak from experience and if you were my friend I would very strongly suggest you do every...
- I wonder if he was with some other idiots that took his phone, thought that they were being funny and made drunken calls??? I always hear about that sort of thing hap...
- I'm so sorry to hear that you are going through this. I think the first thing you need to do is address your husband's drinking problem. My father battled alcoholism, ...
Seeking Advice on Stepchildren
Asked by D.B. from Sacramento
on January 5, 2009
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I have a stepdaughter that is almost 20 yrs old, she has been moving in and out of our house since she was 18. She has no job and constantly asks us for money plus we ...
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- It is most definitely time for your stepdaughter to grow up, especially if she's going to be a mom herself. You need to sit her down and explain that from now on, thi...
- Not a sweet start for the New Year, but a managable one eventually. You and your husband really need to sit down and discuss the future of your family dynamic. You n...
- This is a really hard situation. It sounds as if things have been so bad they couldn't get worse, except - dang it - they have. So now, really, the three of you, as ...
