Archive for May, 2010

What is the hardest thing about being a Stepmother

Ladies, what do you find the most challenging thing about being a stepmother? Do you and your husband agree about discipline for his kids? Do the kids like you? Do you like them?

Read more…What is the hardest thing about being a Stepmom? – Yahoo! Answers

Step-families or new family units

With the current divorce rate in Australia close to 50%, there’s a good chance you might find yourself part of a stepfamily or a new family unit (such as a single parent family).

A stepfamily might be created when your mum or dad marries or moves in with a new partner, who might also have children of their own from previous relationships.

Even if your parents’ boyfriend or girlfriend doesn’t move in with you, you may still think of them and their family as your stepfamily.

Being part of a stepfamily might mean you live entirely with one parent (and possibly a new family) or that you split your time between parents and families.

Read more…Step-families or new family units – ReachOut Australia

Stepfamily and Blended Family Answers

The number of stepfamily members accessing the sites of the Stepfamily Australia Network is increasing with each day.

One of the main problems that I have been facing of late is how to respond to all of their questions and search queries.

I believe I have found a solution by setting up a Stepfamily and Blended Family Answer wiki – http://stepfamilyandblendedfamily.answers.wikia.com

There are a number of advantages of using such a wiki.

* I can quickly add the latest questions and search queries.
* Stepparents can quickly ask their own question, and
* Other stepparents have the opportunity to respond to those questions.

Read more…Stepfamily and Blended Family Answers – Stepfamily Australia