Monthly Archives: May 2011

How Listen so Kids will Talk

Talking to your kids and knowing that they listen is something parents are always hoping to do. The feeling that parents can communicate with their children about important issues like avoiding drugs makes them feel that things are working well. … Continue reading

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Avoiding the Stepmother Trap

Family experts generally agree that the stepmother role is the most difficult stepparent role, although few stepfamilies consist of a father, his children and resident stepmother. Researchers have found that stepmothers have higher stress levels and more dissatisfaction with the … Continue reading

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Stepfathering: The Odd Man Out

Jim, a 34 year old stepfather, states the following: “I never thought I’d marry a divorced woman with children, but when I met Kim, we really clicked. I had been in a number of relationships before, but not really ‘in … Continue reading

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