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About Lee Brochstein
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I can answer all questions on blending families and being a step parent. I can answer questions about discipline, visitation with the step children when you have your own children living with you and having your children visit with half siblings and step children in your spouses home.

Experience
I was a step parent to 7 children for 5 years, as well as having two children during that marriage. I am now a step mother to 4 children that live in another state. My children have half siblings as well as step siblings at their father's house.

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Life experience and good common sense.

   

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Stepmother of 26/20/2008J.L. Slipak
  Q: I am a stepmother of 2 girls - 12 and 7yo. I met my husband 3 years ago and we married a year ago. ...
  A: When you met him, you knew he had kids. Of course, he's going to want to spend time with them. ...
Do I stay or do I go?6/19/2008J.L. Slipak
  Q: I have been married for 3 years (together for 7). We went to court and won majority custody of his 2 ...
  A: So let me understand this... the adults in this scenario, who are refusing to act like adults seem ...
help with husband who's a guilty dad6/19/2008Lana Sen
  Q: I've been with my husband for over 8 years and his son is over 8.5 yrs old. We've married for over ...
  A: Your situation is unfortunately sad. It would be telling you to do the hard thing: but I would ...
Stepson Moved Back In6/18/2008J.L. Slipak
  Q: I am 50 years old and have lived with my boyfriend for 10 years and he is 60 years old. His ...
  A: Well you are indeed in a difficult situation. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but if a bio has ...
A living nightmare!6/18/2008J.L. Slipak
  Q: My 4 yr. old step son is with me 24/7. I have a in home daycare, and his biological mother is a ...
  A: You are frustrated right now. How can anyone "hate" a four year old. What you need to do is get him ...
where to place my step-daughter?6/18/2008J.L. Slipak
  Q: I have a 12 yr old step daughter and she visits on the weekends. To make a long story short we have ...
  A: Yes, you are correct. Your step-daughter should have her own place to sleep and ideally, her own ...
darlenepolattie@webtv.net6/16/2008J.L. Slipak
  Q: I have 3 stepchildren ages 37, 33, 30. My husband and I have been married for 11 years and together ...
  A: I understand how torn up you are about not having your husband's children included in the will. I ...
Since when is it her fault that your son chose to be her step dad?6/16/2008J.L. Slipak
  Q: How should I confront my husbands family? My daughter has no contact with her biological father. ...
  A: Frankly, I'd keep my child away from these lunatics. Under no circumstances would I sacrifice my ...
step-parenting6/14/2008J.L. Slipak
  Q: I am a step-mom to two boys (5&6)that are very difficult to handle. Their mother left them when she ...
  A: There you go, you said it "trying really hard just to love these boys while their mom is out and ...
my boyfriends daughters6/14/2008J.L. Slipak
  Q: My boyfriends daughters are 19 and 20 yrs old. they do not like me at all, they wont come over and ...
  A: Until your bf gains a clue and sees things as they are, nothing will change. So I wouldn't worry ...
Feelings of a stepfather6/13/2008J.L. Slipak
  Q: I have 3 children, 2 oldest children (boy 15, girl 10) are step children to my current husband. My ...
  A: You haven't given me much to comment on. No abuse is acceptable. And a refusal of counseling is a no ...
How do you no get so upset6/13/2008J.L. Slipak
  Q: I have a 14 year old step daughter a couple of years ago we had to move away. Her mother has always ...
  A: Can't change what we don't have the power to change. As stepparents, we see a lot of behaviors from ...
New custodial stepmother of 18 year old girl6/11/2008J.L. Slipak
  Q: Well, my husband and I are newly married in Feb. 2008; however, just moved in together recently ...
  A: Your concerns for your 4'1/2 year old are justified. I think the fact that you are trying to have ...
Terror6/11/2008J.L. Slipak
  Q: Where do I begin. I am with the love of my life and we had our own fair shares of arguments. With ...
  A: Stop trying so hard. If it's meant to be, it will happen. Right now she knows she can push your ...
Meeting the kids6/10/2008J.L. Slipak
  Q: I have been dating this guy for about 4 months now. I am a very mature 23 years old, career ...
  A: How do I say this... This man clearly needs to get his act together and stop messing with your ...
8 Year old stepson.6/3/2008Lee Brochstein
  Q: My husband and I have children from previous marriages. We allow each other to discipline the ...
  A: Cheyanne: I don't blame her. I would be upset if my children's step mother spanked them. ...
Step-parenting conflicts6/3/2008Lee Brochstein
  Q: My current wife and I have been married almost 4 years now. There has been conflicts with the ex I ...
  A: Adam: If your son is working, perhaps you can make an arrangement where he pays some of the living ...
Blended Family of Nine6/2/2008Lee Brochstein
  Q: My partner and I sit here and write to you in hopes of some guidence for our family. Together in ...
  A: Mandy: I was in a similar situation, and although I am divorced, that had nothing to do with it. ...
My girlfriends 6 year old6/2/2008Lee Brochstein
  Q: Ok, here goes. I have been dating my girlfriend for almost 9 months. She is the best thing that has ...
  A: Mark: I don't think you are doing either. I think you are in a tough situation. You aren't the ...
Adult Stepchildren5/30/2008Lee Brochstein
  Q: I have 3 adult stepchildren son, 37, daughter 33, daughter 30. My husband and I have been taking ...
  A: Darlene: YES! First of all, you have been married for 27 years....if you don't want them in your ...
my ex wife and late stepson5/28/2008Lee Brochstein
  Q: this is somewhat different than the parenting issue..i came to Canada to live with my wife and i ...
  A: Scott: You can't claim anything regarding your step son in court. Chances of getting back what she ...
My Significant Other's 19 yr. old daughter5/28/2008Lee Brochstein
  Q: I googled "step children" and this website came up... I never imagined I might turn to someone else ...
  A: Cindy: It sounds as if she is going through a phase. Teenage years are hard for girls, and who ...
I am a step dad.5/26/2008Lee Brochstein
  Q: I am married to a woman with 2 children: 20 and 14.5 both sons. I have 50% custody of my 7 yr old ...
  A: Todd: You can't control her and get her to see the damage that she is doing. If she chooses her ...
Stepdaughter5/23/2008Lee Brochstein
  Q: My stepdaughter is snotty, moody, somewhat nice, only when she wants to be, certainly not ...
  A: Isabella: Sorry for the delay in answering. You are in a common and tough situation, so don't feel ...
Resentful feelings5/22/2008Lee Brochstein
  Q: My daughter married for the first time at 39. He was divorced and had joint custody of two children ...
  A: Agatha: What a wonderful caring mother you are! First of all, you are right in the fact that it is ...
11 year old5/21/2008J.L. Slipak
  Q: oh my, where do I start? I have been with my "domestic partner" for 3 years, 2 of these we have been ...
  A: Sounds like you sure are conflicted over this... Can you imagine how this young girl feels??? ...
living with stepchildren and more5/21/2008J.L. Slipak
  Q: My home isn't my home. I don't feel you can be happy with your life if your not happy about your ...
  A: The easy answer, is to leave. Three times is the charm they say. I am my partner's third spouse and ...
My 8 yr old step-son5/20/2008Lee Brochstein
  Q: I have an 8 year old step son who is very active and at most times does not listen. My husband and I ...
  A: Cheyanne: Unfortunately you can't do anything to keep the mother out of it. Bitter is bitter, and ...
Balancing time between son and step son5/19/2008Lee Brochstein
  Q: I'm looking for some tips. I have a 4 year old from a previous relationship and my fiance has a 5 ...
  A: Avalita: Your husband is lucky that you will watch his son all day on a Saturday! First of all, ...
step son5/19/2008Lee Brochstein
  Q: my husband and i have been married 13 years we have 1 daughter together she is 11. He has two sons ...
  A: Ann: You don't deal with it at all. You have two children with this man and have obviously been ...
step son5/19/2008Lee Brochstein
  Q: my husband and i have been married 13 years we have 1 daughter together she is 11. He has two sons ...
  A: Ann: Actually, you are a great person for caring about him! Just keep showing him love, and he ...
Stepdad spanking stepson5/19/2008Lee Brochstein
  Q: I just found out tonight from my 8 y/o grandson that his stepdad has spanked him so hard and his ...
  A: Renee: I don't think you overreacting, here is what I would suggest. Take your grandson to ...
My husband's daughter . .5/19/2008J.L. Slipak
  Q: My husband's daughter has been jealous of me since I first met her 25 years ago. She is in her late ...
  A: I see this quite a bit during my research. Adult stepchildren can be the most difficult. I've always ...
Stepdad spanking stepson5/19/2008Lee Brochstein
  Q: I just found out tonight from my 8 y/o grandson that his stepdad has spanked him so hard and his ...
  A: Renee: There is no way to step in without losing your grandson or your daughter. This is ...
dating guy with 3 sons5/9/2008Lee Brochstein
  Q: i dunno if you can see my last question i asked but i have been dating a guy for 2 years and his ...
  A: Teri: Does Dad stand behind your rules? If he does, then you can't ignore it, and those children ...
Worried Mom about her girls.. 11 and 7 years old5/8/2008Lee Brochstein
  Q: My Ex and I got divorced about 5 years ago and I had a daughter when I met him.. He has continued ...
  A: Veronica: I applaud you!! You are an EXCELLENT mother, taking great care with your children. You ...
adult stepchildren5/8/2008Lee Brochstein
  Q: I am 62. My husband is 73. We have been married 31 years. My husband has a son who is 45 and an ...
  A: Sharon: First and foremost, you have been married for 31 years and are 62! If your step kids have ...
Step Father..won't back down5/8/2008J.L. Slipak
  Q: I was in a relationship for 15 yrs,Ihave 2 son's aged 8 & 15.I split up with their father Oct 06,our ...
  A: I don't know can it? You've got to want it to... You need to get help for your addiction first and ...
kids have bad attitude toward fiance5/8/2008Lee Brochstein
  Q: I have tree beautiful little girls ages 7,9,and 10.I've been seeing my now fiance for a little over ...
  A: Also, remember, girls are like that! Girls are difficult, especially as they get older. They mouth ...
HELP ME PLEASE!!!!5/8/2008J.L. Slipak
  Q: Ok, My fiance and I got together 2 tears ago, and we are so perfect together, i had 3 children from ...
  A: Actually a diagnosis such as the one you've mentioned, can explain a lot about his behaviors. I ...

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