Testimonies: What it means to be a step-parent 9 Articles

by Dee Cain

Becoming a stepparent is one of the greatest experiences I have ever had. It wasn't always the easiest experience but I wouldn't trade my stepchildren for the world. These children have helped me grow as a person. Stepp...read more

by Jennifer Huff

Although I'm not a step-parent, yet. I will be soon. I will have three wonderful step-children when my boyfriend I get married in the near future. I couldn't ask for better children. They are so courteous , respectful and ...read more

by Jenna Madeleine

What does being a step-mother entail? What does the term "step-mother" actually mean? Let's start at the beginning. Taking a good look at the phrase "step-mother" I think the first word is a good place to begin. First let...read more

by Althea Deveaux

With stories like Cinderella and Snow White, little girls fantasize of being saved by their prince and being treated like a princess. My fairytale fantasies were no different, and I was lucky enough for it to happen - I f...read more

by Mihai Cernat

While this article is going to focus on being a step-Dad, it is aimed not only at men but also at women with children who intend to re-marry. Being a step-Dad in many ways is really no different from being a Dad, but comes...read more

by Lauren Rogers

Six years ago I became a step mother to three children ages 13, 18, and 21. I had my own children ages 13, 15, and 17. Only our 13 years (both girls) lived with us. The other four (all boys) lived with their other paren...read more

by Glenda Briley

I do not in no way advise anyone to put their self thru that hell in no way. I had been with my spouse 3 years when I met his daughter of 6 years old. Before this we had tried to get to have her with us for visits. We li...read more

by Crystal Eagle

Being a step-parent to me means that I chose to take in these children and to treat them as my own. I know how the "evil step-mom" title feels. I have a total of 3 step-daughters but when I talk about my family I don't say...read more

by Jennifer Chaney

I am a step-mom...that fearful, dreaded word. I have been a step-mom now for 7 years. When I meet people for the first time and I mention that I am a step-mom I get that look. You know the one where they don't know what...read more