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| 8 Year old stepson. | 6/3/2008 |
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. ...
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| Step-parenting conflicts | 6/3/2008 |
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 ...
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| Blended Family of Nine | 6/2/2008 |
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. ...
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| My girlfriends 6 year old | 6/2/2008 |
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 ...
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| Adult Stepchildren | 5/30/2008 |
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 ...
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| my ex wife and late stepson | 5/28/2008 |
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 ...
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| My Significant Other's 19 yr. old daughter | 5/28/2008 |
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 ...
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| I am a step dad. | 5/26/2008 |
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 ...
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| Stepdaughter | 5/23/2008 |
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 ...
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| Resentful feelings | 5/22/2008 |
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 ...
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| My 8 yr old step-son | 5/20/2008 |
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 ...
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| Balancing time between son and step son | 5/19/2008 |
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, ...
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| step son | 5/19/2008 |
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 ...
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| step son | 5/19/2008 |
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 ...
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| Stepdad spanking stepson | 5/19/2008 |
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 ...
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| Stepdad spanking stepson | 5/19/2008 |
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 ...
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| dating guy with 3 sons | 5/9/2008 |
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 ...
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| Worried Mom about her girls.. 11 and 7 years old | 5/8/2008 |
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 ...
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| adult stepchildren | 5/8/2008 |
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 ...
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| kids have bad attitude toward fiance | 5/8/2008 |
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 ...
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| kids have bad attitude toward fiance | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I have tree beautiful little girls ages 7,9,and 10.I've been seeing my now fiance for a little over ...
A: Leslie: He is right. He should not correct them or reprimand them at all. This is a big ...
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| Husband can't stand my son | 5/7/2008 |
Q: My husband and I married 3 years ago. I have a son that just turned 19 that lives with us. Up ...
A: Kathy: First, you need to speak to your husband and your son. Your son is old enough to apologize ...
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| ex wife is a lunatic | 5/6/2008 |
Q: Help! Husband's exwife is stressing me out! She is diagnosed with borderline personality disorder ...
A: Heather: You are in a very tough position. Unless she gets remarried, she will continue to harass, ...
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| is it my fault | 5/6/2008 |
Q: When I first meet my wife of 15 years she only had temporary custody of her kids. visitation on ...
A: Steve: It doesn't sound like you are confused at all. You were wrong. You needed to confront ...
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| my very large step family | 5/5/2008 |
Q: My husband has 4 kids with his ex-girlfriend, a daughter aged 9 and 3 boys 7,6,4. I have a daughter ...
A: Tara: You won't like the suggestion, but you need to get out! So many kids, abusive husband, lots ...
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| step kids | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I have been married almost 3 years to a man with 2 sons one is now 18 and one is now 22 I have two ...
A: Sandy: I think you have been around long enough and that your step kids are old enough that you can ...
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| step kids | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I have been married almost 3 years to a man with 2 sons one is now 18 and one is now 22 I have two ...
A: Sandy: You are right about this one. First of all, both children are of age, and your husband's ...
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| step parenting? | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I have 2 kids 14-girl,16-boy and step-son-11. Step-son is not wanting to be at our home, husband ...
A: Michelle: Don't despair, because what you are experiencing is very common. You and your husband ...
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| i have 2 young step kids need help! | 5/1/2008 |
Q: okay here goes maybe you can help me here, i have a step daughter that is 5 yrs old and my step son ...
A: Falyn: Some people aren't meant to be step parents, and you knew that your husband had children ...
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| step parenting? | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I have 2 kids 14-girl,16-boy and step-son-11. Step-son is not wanting to be at our home, husband ...
A: Michelle: I am not completely sure of the question, but the answer is patience. It is very common ...
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| Long term issues with stepmother to step-grandmother relationship | 5/1/2008 |
Q: My parents divorced when I was in 4th Grade, and it was a tough experience for me, unfortunately one ...
A: Chris: That was very well put. First, you need to have a sit down with your step mother and air ...
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| Stepson/marriage issues | 4/30/2008 |
Q: my name is Peggy My husband and I have been together for 5 years married for going on 4 this year. ...
A: Peggy: I FEEL for you! First of all, your step son, when he is in your home has to respect you and ...
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