5 Tips to Help Step-Parents Stay Sane
No matter how long youve been a step-parent or have been a part of your stepchilds life, there will inevitably be times when you you are reminded that you are not a biological parent. And even though there was probably a legitimate and logical reason that this little reminder came up, it can hurt nonetheless.
Managing the Shared Custody Shuffle
Every other weekend, one night a week, summer vacation, alternating holidays… does this sound familiar? Welcome to the language of custody arrangements.
Co-Parenting Triangles: The Parent, The Step-Parent & The Ex
This Saturday was my step-son’s fourth birthday and we threw “D” a party with aLightning McQueen theme, because “Cars” is “his favorite movie.His mom and her boyfriend, his grandparents, and his aunt and her fiance all came to the party, and our little man had a great time.
Bringing A New Baby Into My Blended Family
Several weeks ago, I wrote post in which I discussed my nervousness about how well my husband’s son “D” would acclimate, once we had our
The Trouble With Labels: What Do You Call A Stepmom?
During the weeks that my husband’s son “D” stays at our house, he’s my virtual shadow. I get him ready in the morning, pick him up from school, sit him on the counter while I cook dinner, and bring him along whenever I run errands.