Advice on becoming a stepfather 16 Articles

by Lamar Despain

My step children are grown now and have children of their own now and this is advice that I wish I would have had 20 years ago. 1. Do not be afraid to allow your children any relationship with their natural parent. This...read more

by Jarred Nevens

I used to live an extremely carefree life. For years I had only my loyal cohort, Khannor, the best pit bull the world had ever seen, to answer to. Drinking was my thing back then, and I did a lot of it. Coming home at a...read more

by Laurel Johnsen

We are a world full of "steps" we have "step children", "step Grandparents." and "step Parents." Recently I got a letter from a friend who said," she was sitting for her "step dog!" I'd like to see this term banned from th...read more

by Dorthy and Steve Halley

The year was l994. Dorthy and I were returning from a wonderful ten day honeymoon in California. While I was aware that my life was going to be considerably different than the first thirty four years of bachelorhood, I h...read more

by Kelli Christopher

Interesting enough, I am not a man and will never become a stepfather. I am, however, a woman raised by a wonderful stepfather. I was blessed when my mother married my stepfather, Mike, 23 years ago. I was six years ol...read more

by Linda Empey

Advice for any Step parent: Man or woman, if you take on the roll as step parent for young children or adults there are some elements that are the same and won't change, and some that are different. Divorce is not the o...read more

by Russell Wickham

As a step dad of 2 kids other than my own , the only advise I could give is don't over do it with trying to get them to like you. Be yourself. In the beginning that is exactly what I did, and trust me I paid for it 2 years...read more

by Laura Leigh Fields

I recently got back in contact with my son whom I had not seen in almost four years. He is now nine years old and so many things have changed. I am grateful to be back in his life but a learning process for us all. My hus...read more

by Rev. R. D. Brown

Becoming a step father is a terrifying, rewarding, frustrating, heart warming, life changing experience. Choosing to enter in to a step parenting role is not a decision to be taken lightly, so my first advice is to take ti...read more

by Paul S Markle

Becoming a stepfather before becoming a father was a blessing and a curse. Having the opportunity to parent a child I had no role in bringing into the world was somewhat daunting, yet exciting in a mysterious way. I sensed...read more

by JAC das Kind

One of the biggest challenges that I have found as a single father of two boys is starting a relationship with a woman. There are so many decisions to make and obstacles to overcome. Should I date someone who is divorced...read more

by John Donald

The best advice I can give is to keep it simple and build slowly. Initially don't even think of yourself as a stepfather as it will put unnecessary pressure on you and put the children on the defensive. If you are too fu...read more

by R Marie Taylor

I've been married for nearly 20 years in a blended family situation and here's some practical advice to anyone about to become a stepfather: REGARDING YOUR PARTNER *Tell her you love her everyday. Give her a kiss and ...read more

by Charles Johnson

After having 3 different sets of being a stepfather I learned a lot.I do know that every time before I got remarried, I really gave it some thought.If it is possible you must keep the wife feeling half way good about yo...read more

by Isaac Hollie

a good step-father is one that does not bore-guard his way into the life of a child/children. He does not try to put fear into them. Instead he tries to draw them with love and kindness. with some children that will not be...read more

by C. Hamilton

3 years ago I met a girl on a internet dating site. We got along great and had so much in common except there was 7 year age difference between us and she had 3 kids. At the time I met her I really did want to have kids bu...read more