What to do about "discipline" Firstly, a note about the word "discipline". For the purpose of this article, I'll use the term discipline in terms of how to respond effectively to times when your stepchildren have engaged in disrespe…
Taking Care of You Step parenting can be unbelievably hard and stressful. It's easy to feel like we have to be there at all times for our partner and our stepchildren but sometimes we can find ourselves overstretched, exhausted and running …
As a stepdad I am really unsure of my role and what I am supposed to do and what I am allowed to do. How far do I go with disciplining my stepchildren? What am I allowed to do within my blended family? I would sugges…
I feel my stepdaughter does not like me. She doesn’t acknowledge me and sometimes will go a whole day without looking at me or talking to me. She’s 13 and is quite mature for their age. I feel like she doesn’t want me here …
I seem to find myself dealing with my stepchildren on my own. I tend to take all the flack daily. I get breakfast ready, cook the evening meal, do all the housework, make sure the kids are doing their homework. My stepchildren are starting t…
My partner and I have a very strong and loving relationship. We spend a lot of time together and rarely argue. When his 11-year-old son comes to stay on his contact weekend my husband seems to change into this different guy. He sometimes doe…
Why does my partner find it so difficult to support me when I discipline his stepchild for not doing their chores? We all sat down and agreed who was going to do what chore and pinned it to the fridge so everyone would know what their chore …
Dealing with a High-Conflict Ex When you meet someone new, one thing you might not be prepared for is a toxic ex. Yes, you understand that to some extent your partner will have contact with their ex due to custody arrangements for their child…
Are you a new step parent? The Basics Starting out with a completely blank canvas can be daunting for parents. If you have no children, how do you know what to do or what to say. You begin to wonder whether you are a parent from the start …
Support From Your Partner One of the most important things I've learnt as a step parent is that support from your partner - and supporting each other - is crucial in creating a harmonious home. You're in this together - …