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 - …

Question from a step parent: I have recently become a step parent and if I’m honest I am struggling knowing if I am doing the right thing for my step child. They haven’t complained or made any comments about how I am parenting them, but…

Becoming a Step Parent Did any of us step parents plan to do this? Did we think we would meet someone who already has children and begin this path of uncertainty? You have probably answered no to the questions above. We can’t help who we me…