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
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
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