Deceased Father Creates Dilemma
I like your site, but I’m hoping you can help me or possibly re-direct me. Most of your articles are, understandably, focused on blended families
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I like your site, but I’m hoping you can help me or possibly re-direct me. Most of your articles are, understandably, focused on blended families
I’m the bio-dad. I have joint custody, no child support, and a parenting schedule of one week on/one week off. Every time the kids’ mother
A Guest Post by Dad/Blogger Extraordinaire Keith Kendrick Originally posted at reluctanthousedad.com hate the term ‘stepfather’. For me, it conjures up images of distance, not intimacy.The
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIFORNIA, USA: For the past year we’ve been conducting a survey of Stepdads and former Stepdads. The poll was designed to improve
Blended families today are more like to divorce than stay together. Two-thirds or more will break up – most of these in the first five
Hi, My stepdad met my mom when I was seven and they married when I was 10 or 11. Now I’m 18, so it’s been
Help, I started having feelings for my stepdaughter and I don’t want them. I know this is weird but I also heard many situations like this.
A Stepdadding.com Guest Post from Scott Behson Modern Dad Workshops John is a true pioneer in work-family issues for dads. He wrote a great book, made a
Ok first off I married a lady with 4 children. g15, b 13, b 9, b 7. The two little ones… not that big of
Reading, Berkshire England -July 16, 2013: A loving Stepdad will face his greatest fears to encourage his son to face his own. Read more here…
I helped to raise my wife’s child of a previous relationship from the time he was 1.5 years old until he was almost 7. My
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Mr. Wheeler, I deeply need your help. I am currently with a german citizen whose ex (never married) Is a confirmed sociopath, and very dangerous.
Dear Stepdad, I’ve been in and out of Afghanistan. In the last three years I’ve spent about 9 months home. I’m 22 and so is
ORLANDO, Fla. — (From the ‘So you think YOUR family’s dysfunctional?’ dept.) Orlando police take down dozens of car thieves each month. But some cases are
Dear Stepdad, I write this email with a heavy heart because I just don’t know what to do anymore. But I can’t help how I
Baja, Mexico 5/5/2013-on July 3, 2011 the 115 foot ship known as Erik sank in the Sea of Cortez with 27 Northern California fishermen on board. Nineteen survived,
When I get married does that automatically make him stepdad to my son? Or do I have to file legal papers for that? The biological
Hi, I’m a soon to be official stepdad, but I’ve been living with my kids for 3 years now. In our case the ex was
My mother and stepfather are divorced. He has remarried and has another family now. Is he still classified as my stepfather? Karen Karen, Thanks
I’ve been reading your site and there’s some great information, but I’m struggling. He’s been living with us for a year now, and it’s still
When I first got with my wife her ex was worried that I was going to steal his son away from him. Being the man
I married my wife–who is the non-custodial parent of her two boys, now 9 and 12–3 years ago. Although my wife does not have any
Adeline Cid – Contributing Writer It is not easy to build a relationship with a teen. Teens are subject to ever-changing emotions and the things
Stepdad, Hello I have been married to my wife about a year now. She is pregnant with our first child. She already has a child
I would like to hear how Step Dads protect the child’s relationship with his REAL Father? What kinda things do you guys/”stepdads” do to “de- dramatize”
I married my wife four years ago when her son was only six. He is an awesome kid and we get along quite well. He
I divorced my kid’s mom when she was 8 and now she’s in her late 20’s. Her mom got together with her new husband when
OREGON 10/22/2012- Oregon State Linebacker, DJ Welch paid the ultimate honor to his Stepdad when he decided to change his last name to Alexander. His
The high piles of autumn leaves and the nip in the morning air casually remind us that the holidays are sneaking in. For me, winter’s
WASHINGTON, DN (CBSDC): From the “Too interesting not to share” file– can drinking improve your parenting? One study out of the United Kingdom suggest that many parents think
Sacramento, CA 09/30/2012- Governor Jerry Brown ended a bill designed to give non-biological parents greater rights, this week. The move surprised many, who see Brown as
SUSSEX, UK: 09/28/2012– The Stepadad of missing 15 year old Megan Stammers told reporters that it’s been an emotional roller- coaster for his family, as they’ve waited for
Our 23 y/o daughter is getting married next year and we are contributing a significant amount of money to the ceremony. Her bio-dad is contributing
The article below was shared as a guest post by Dr. Asa Don Brown Ph.D., C.C.C. Dr Brown is an Author, Professor at Thompson Rivers University,
I have a peculiar situation in that the bio-mom in our family is a compulsive liar who has only just recently been institutionalized. I have
My wife and I have a 4 year old boy and a 6 month old girl. Our boy’s biological father is a good father and
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA- A push to help give equal footing to parents in gay relationships is likely to give an unintended benefit to Step parents. The pending bill was
NEW ZEALAND- If you need one more reason to bond with your step kids-here’s a good one: Someday they might save your life. A New
CALIFORNIA- The Mighty Bruce has a good thing going. In May he received Esquire Magazine’s Father of The Year award. You rarely ever see a
“I can’t decide who should walk me down the aisle: my biological father or my step-father. I am closer to my Stepdad, but feel bad
Father’s Day is upon us! Did you know that the idea of Father’s Day was first conceived around 1910? It was sporadically celebrated throughout the
I married for the first time last year. I’m in my mid 30s and married a single mom with 4 kids. There are 3 boys
Each year a larger portion of the marrying population includes 2nd or 3rd marriages, where children are part of the household. For this reason, the
The Stepdad knows a good thing when he sees it. Recently I had a great conversation with an Au Pair coordinator about the surprising benefits that many
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND- A study out of Auckland University found that children usually don’t want a new Stepdad to jump into the role of “dad”… at
By Judy H. Wright – Stepdad, hmmm, does that mean that you are available to be stepped on or walked over? No, you are not a
FROM 05.COM: Studies continue to tell us what should be obvious: Families who spend time together and create bonds are more successful. These same studies
I know this site is for Stepdads, so I hope it’s ok if I ask a question. I’m a single mom of 2 girls, ages
Stepdadding.com has been asked to help find a blended family for a new reality show. A television production company is now casting for a TV
HUFFINGTON POST- Fighting For Custody of My Stepfather– When a child’s parents split up, it’s tough on her. When an adult’s parents split up it,
THE JAMESTOWN SUN, JAMESTOWN ND- It’s a powerful moment when a soldier returns to his family–even more powerful when he returns to a young child
PSYCHOLOGY TODAY- Dad’s, if you’re having trouble getting your biological kids to bond with your new wife, the problem may be much more than just
HOLLYWOOD CA, When super Agent Jim Toth married Reese Witherspoon he got a package deal. Like so many ‘Dads before him he stepped onto the
SYDNEY MORNING HERALD- Rookie Jack Wighton, the Raider’s 19 year old Centre says when he was just a boy he was a bit skiddish about the
ONEITA, NEW YORK- Stepdads know that bonding moments are valuable times. These are the occasions when we get to share a priceless memory or event
I came a across a post about a law pending in Missouri that was being decried as anti-conservative because it allegedly disregards the importance of family. Lisa
Being a step dad can feel like a series of endless analogies; almost immediately after taking on your new role you find you feel like
Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK- Sometimes Stepdads have it tough. We can only imagine how tough this one had it when he got home to his wife after
This really stings. I’ve been raising my son since I married his mom 10 years ago. He was six when we got married and about
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa- (BUSINESS WIRE) — Many Stepdads struggle with how to provide survivor-ship benefits for their extended families. If you have non-blood-related children or an ex spouse who
Hollywood, CA- Two and a Half Men star and famous former Stepdad Ashton Kutcher surprised some in Hollywood by showing up at the vocal debut
Salt Lake City, UT- Young sensation, Josh Howard is pulling his weight withe the Utah Jazz, scoring double digits on a regular basis–but he’s not pulling
Columbia Missouri- Twelve year old Jostin Prior didn’t know his stepdad Sgt. Rodney Blackwell would be returning from a Middle East deployment this week, so he was caught off
For the past few years I’ve been meticulously scheming and planning for what I’ll do when the kids finally move away. It will be nice
Wootton Bassett, UK- Two young kids- three and twelve- said farewell to their dad, Lance Corporal Richard Brandon, 24. Though only a part of his life
The SUN, UK- Stepdads everywhere accept the same challenges. This interesting and eye opening letter written to an advice column in the UK demonstrates that teen’s are
Sheknows.com- Alright dads, this article is actually from a women’s site. I wasn’t certain it was a women’s site because of the name but because
HuffingtonPost.com- As blended families become the most common type of family in the US and Canada there seems to be no standard etiquette regarding money matters. Are Stepdads
New South Wales, Australia- A Stepdad found himself on the wrong side of the law after he refused to tolerate bad behavior from his step son.
FORT CAMPBELL, KY. — One Stepdad has found a unique way to bond with his step son; by serving together in a war zone. Bonding surely
Many men jump right in, thinking it’s going to be just like having kids of their own. The reality is a bit different. There are
Winthrop, MA- A heroic Stepdad suffered burns and risked his life to save his daughter this week. The fiery inferno was in a scene fit for Hollywood.
MONESSEN, PA (Story and video) There are times when a Stepdad knows he has done a good job as a father. The love shown by one
Being a Stepdad is never as easy as 1-2-3, and certainly can’t be sorted out with seven simple rules. But if you have a few
The rules of dating can sometimes feel undefined. Personalities and emotional expectations play a large role in any confusion that occurs. When it comes to dating
Many of us Stepdads wish there were simple rules we could follow to smooth out the rough patches of step-parenting. Stepdadding.com is always on the
The Bronx, NY – A 65 year old New York Stepdad died this week after entering a burning home to find his 22 year old
Stepdads are at risk. I was engaged to a single mother and she recently left me. She has two great kids and they went with
I’ve been dating to a lady who is a single mom and it’s starting to get serious. I don’t have any kids but she has
My wife and I have been married for about a year and her ex is a huge pain to deal with. My step kids –a
Is there a general kind of standard that tells us what a stepdad’s role should be in raising the kids? I want to help her
I seem to date single moms all the time but not really into girls without kids. I don’t know why but I’m just drawn to
Christmas time nineteen seventy-something: A little house on Steinblock Ave with a dozen plus cousins, endless aunts, an uncle or two, brothers, parents, assorted neighbors,
Oh, the weather outside is frightful… well not really. It’s been warm and sunny, so it’s not bad by most people’s December standards. After a
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