Advice for new step parents 29 Articles

by Jan Slabach

I have a step-daughter who is 12 and has been a part of my life for 6 years. My husband has full custody but her mom has visitation. Granted, I have a unique situation where my step-daughter asked me to marry her dad becau...read more

by Andrea Smith

Becoming a step-parent can open a real can of emotional and parental worms. Having been a stepmom for 4 years now, I can offer a few tips that I wish someone had told me: 1. Don't rush physical bonding When a parent ...read more

by Linda Ann Nickerson

"You're not my parent!" "That's apparent!" Stepparenting is the toughest job, by far, that you will ever love. As I entered the church for my wedding, it only-half surprised me that the pastor did not offer me a ch...read more

by David Smith

I love my new instant family. I have loved each and every one of them since the moment we met. Scottie, age 7, and Lexi, age 5, have never had a productive relationship with their biological father. Some people would sa...read more

by Harry Scriven

Now rapidly approaching my eighth wedding anniversary I am generally proud of my relationship with my fifteen year old step daughter. It has been difficult for both of us and I am grateful for her that our relationship is...read more

by Vix B

My biggest piece of advice for step parents is to be prepared that this is going to be a long process for both your child as well as your self. The biggest problem with this relationship is that there is bound to be a lot...read more

by Amanda Coers

I remember when my husband proposed. We joyfully began to discuss his new role as a daddy. I was a single mother of three children when we met, and though my children adored him, he was a little worried about finding his p...read more

by BREAK IT

I grew up in a family where i was a step child. I have to admit it was a very difficult situation for me to be in, though i survived. There are a lot of things about my childhood that i would have liked to be different. Wh...read more

by Christa Mckay

I have been the step mother of eight children for seven years. I have made every mistake in the book, and invented a few of my own. I think that the most important thing to remember is that making mistakes is norma...read more

by Paula Trotter

Step parents are They Evil? Step parents have gotten a bad rap over the years. They are portrayed as the evil one in the family. Some are the best people you would ever meet, others should not have been put in that rol...read more

by Pamela S

Becoming a step-parent, in my opinion, is one of the hardest things that one could ever do. About four years ago, I met the most wonderful man. We worked for the same company and enjoyed doing all of the same things...read more

by Lauren Rogers

I married my husband when each of our daughters were thirteen years old. I didn't know how to be a step parent, obviously. I know I went into our marriage blind. If only I had talked to someone who had been in my shoes ...read more

by joy

I became a stepmother just over four years ago and wish that someone had discussed with me what it was that I was getting into! Whatever else happens, one of the most important things for a new stepparent to remember is...read more

by Nicole Pratt

I have been a stepmother for twelve years now and would like to share some advice with you. I have been through many trials and tribulations but I have also been through just as many gratifying moments. First advice is...read more

by Denise Cruz

Getting married can be stressful all on its own, but imagine marrying a man or woman with children who want nothing to do with you! Believe it or not there is a pretty simple way to 'bond' with your new spouses children......read more

by Stacy

As a step-child myself, I have some advice for all you gung-ho new step-parents out there. If you have no children yourself, you are in for the ride of your life. My first piece of advice for you is not to expect the c...read more

by Angela Martin

As a step parent I have found that there is no greater joy than when your child hugs you or shows you affection of their own free will. I know that a lot of step parents do not claim the children as their own. They say thi...read more

by Trent Suski

"Shake and bake family" Thats what my loving brothers terminology is for my new family. I'm 26 years of age and have no biological children of my own but for the past 2 years I have enjoyed the pleasure and company of my p...read more

by TheUnexpectedBill

Well, to be a step-parent or not to be a step-parent that IS the question. I am both fortunate and unfortunate in that I am very familiar with being a step-parent. See, I was married to a woman with two daughters. Tho...read more

by Ashlie Fischer

I met my step daughter, Morgan, when she was 18 months old. My husband had (and still does have) full custody of her, and her mother has never really been too involved. Now, Miss Morgan is 4 and I have to say the two o...read more