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June 22, 2022

What to do about "discipline"

  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…

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June 22, 2022

Self care tips for all parents

  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 …

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June 22, 2022

Question from a stepdad: As a stepdad I am really unsure of my role and what I am supposed to do and what I am allowed to do.

  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…

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June 22, 2022

Question from a stepdad: I feel my stepdaughter does not like me.

  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 …

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June 22, 2022

Question from a stepmum: I seem to find myself dealing with my stepchildren on my own.

  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…

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June 22, 2022

Question from a stepmum: It just seems my husband becomes this man that I don’t know when his son visits. HELP PLEASE.......

  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…

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June 22, 2022

Question from a stepmum: Why does my partner find it so difficult to support me when I discipline his stepchild for not doing their chores?

  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 …

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June 19, 2022

Dealing with a high conflict ex partner

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…

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June 19, 2022

4 top tips for all new step parents

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 …

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June 19, 2022

Support from your partner

   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 - …

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