Step Children

You know the phrase, "You gotta give respect in order to get it?" Well, it's true. In order for your step-children to ever respect you, you have to show them the same.

Confidence can be an elusive factor in a relationship with a step-child. How can you gain the confidence of your step-child when they have so much at stake?

A fun game, some snacks, and laughter always make for easy quality time and Agricola really fits the bill as a fun game that is also educational.

Talking to your children and telling them the tree story will help you cope with your step-children trying to break-up your marriage.

Regardless of what the overall child situation is in a home with step-children, it is important that each child has an identity, especially the step-kids.

Knowing what presents to get children is often hard, but adding the element of travel and distance makes it harder.

Becoming a parent to step children does not come with an instruction manual. Luckily, step parents can find some help in this area. There are many book available to assist step parents with this new task.

Dealing with a step-child is a tricky endeavor and it becomes even more so when you and your spouse have your own children.

Having a step child can lead to many disagreements, how do you fix that?

This can be a touch situation; but, the children must be disciplined.

If you are a step-parent of a child that is young, there is a chance that you may find your spouse going to court over an issue with the child's other parent. The question becomes how you will deal with it: with honor or with spite?

Divorce is on the rise and so are blended families. Here are some pointers for step parents who want to bond with their new kids.

The term "bonus" to describe step families, has been around for a couple of years now but hasn't caught on like the "Ex Etiquette" Columnists would like. I asked around to find out why.

Step parents have it hard. They follow their hearts right into a battlefield where they constantly bump heads with their young enemies. These young enemies might seem like cold individuals whose only intent is to scare you away.

Developing a positive relationship with step-children will depend on putting in ground work before a crisis.

Many step-parents are at their wits end with trying to connect with their step-children, here are a few suggestions.

Getting along with step-children is one of the most difficult aspects of step-parenting. In this article, I describe six tips for step-parents wishing to improve their relationships with their step-children.

Having step children can be a difficult relationship to develop. They need to know how much you care for them and that they are a part of your family.

A guide to dealing with step-children in a way that causes little stress and should help foster a positive relationship with the entire family.

This can be very stressful for new parents, weather you have children of your own, or suddenly find yourself parent to an angry teenager hell bent on getting back his mom. A few simple steps can head off a lot of issues.

Getting along your step-children does not happen instantly; it is something that you have to work on. Here are some tips that worked for me.

Step-Parenting is no easy task, but following these guidelines consistently may help you get the job done well.

Divorce is tough. Getting remarried just adds to the chaos, especially when you and your new spouse both have children. There are a few simple ways to ensure a friendship with you new children and keep the friendship with your old children.

Talking with your step-children about their mother is just one of the many minefields of being a step-mother. This article addresses some of the pitfalls and how to avoid them.

I have been a step-parent for 10 years. This is what I have learned about being a good step-parent to Emily, my husband's daughter.

A guide for people who have become step parents.