stepfamily
"Your kids need to understand that they will still be a priority but so will your new spouse."
The bond between a stepkid and a new stepparent doesn't happen overnight.
"Start with baby steps. Kindness goes a long way."
Focusing on your marriage will ultimately benefit your kids.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
"We have faced our fair share of ups and downs, challenges and successes."
"It may sound corny, but I feel a real warmth when we’re all together."
"Not one of my five grown sons defines his relationship with any of his brothers by who is full and who is a half-brother."
Just when you think your teens are happy with you they start rolling their eyes and serving up a dose of unexpected anger. We can all relate to this, right?
Talk about total pros at stepparenting!
"I earned their trust by being consistent, being real and respecting the relationship they had with their dad."