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

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… 

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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