Stepparenting | First30Days

Jeannette Lofas

Founder of the Stepfamily Foundation

Sally Bjornsen

Creator of the Sassy Stepmother web site and author of The Single Girl's Guide to Marrying a Man, His Kids, and His Ex-Wife

Dr. Carl Pickhardt

Psychologist and author of Keys to Successful Stepfathering

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Caution: Now Leaving the Comfort Zone

Wake, eat, work, sleep, repeat. If this sounds too familiar, it's time to change up your routines. Your mind could use the stimulation!

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Who decides on discipline?

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Tammy 2 -- I know what you mean. I have a friend who made many mistakes after his divorce, including trying to be buddies with his kids and their friends...

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How do you set boundaries--especially with older children?

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I'm no parent, but for me, my parents were always firm in their decisions. No meant no, and with their scary glare I knew that if I went against their...

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What's the best way to make friends?

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I think different kids would have different answers for the first part of your question. For me, as I was a stepchild, I would really have responded...

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Is it ever OK to abandon children?

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That is one of the saddest stories I've heard in a long time. Those poor kids will never get over it. Wasn't there any family he could turn to? I understand...

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Dealing with not being needed

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