Step Families / Blended Families - RaisingThem Group RSS Feed http://www.raisingthem.com/groups/ Wed, 8 Oct 2008 03:10:52 -0400 Wed, 8 Oct 2008 03:10:52 -0400 RaisingThem RSS Feeds http://www.raisingthem.com/images/logo.gif http://www.raisingthem.com/ http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/74469/ Selinalayne@yahoo.com September 16, 2008 Dear Friend, In march of 2007 my then husband to be was notified that he had a DNA test for a little boy. ... Tue, 7 Oct 2008 23:04:57 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/73939/ Hi Ronnie, I am a step mother of an 8 almost 9 year old and also mother of 3 girls. This is one of the fun challenges of being in a blended family. Just remember that you have no control over what any other person does, only over yourself. ... Mon, 6 Oct 2008 10:44:02 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/50356/ Hello Lisa!! Welcome to the group and hopefully you will be able to connect with others in a similar situation as your own. Although I have been in a step parent role for nearly 10 years I do no have the yours, mine, and ours situation. Good Luck. Mon, 6 Oct 2008 10:27:10 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/48679/ In situations like this one I feel it is always best to make choices int he best interest of our own children. ... Mon, 6 Oct 2008 10:23:51 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/73044/ Good morning Cari!! I am so sorry you and your family are going through this situation. I will say that I can relate to your situation on a basic level. ... Mon, 6 Oct 2008 10:13:45 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/73939/ Welcome to the group Ronnie!! I will say that I have been in a step family situation for 9 years and although it is difficult it can be rewarding too. Blending families smartly can be like navigating a mine field. ... Mon, 6 Oct 2008 10:06:48 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/73939/ Hi I'm a step mother to a 9 year old girl and i have two smaller girls myself aged 2 and 1, while we all blend in lovely every weekend , it's extremely challenging dealing the differences on how her family and us want to raise her Sun, 5 Oct 2008 22:48:12 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/73044/ Recently, our family was split up due to allegations we abused our son (my step-son). We have had behavior/discipline problems with him, trying everything from grounding to taking away priviledges, all to no avail. ... Wed, 1 Oct 2008 20:37:39 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/70400/ Selinalayne@yahoo.com September 16, 2008 Dear Friend,In march of 2007 my then husband to be was notified that he had a DNA test for a little boy. ... Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:03:31 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/36511/ Hi Meek, I have posted my problems with my husbands x on hear myself. Im not sure if im right about this. But the way i see it, is that you are doing everything you should be! I really do understand where your coming from. Its like this. ... Sun, 7 Sep 2008 22:34:10 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/67972/ Just wanted to say hello Sun, 7 Sep 2008 21:27:33 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/62536/ HI Cathy, Welcome to the joys and challenges of being a blended family. I too am new at this, and would love to chat any time! Lisa Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:43:12 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/62536/ Hi, My name is Cathy and I am new to the group and step-parenting. I have 12 mos old son, Daniel, and a 15 yo step-son, Josh. Josh lives full-time with his mother in another state, visiting 3 times a year. ... Sun, 10 Aug 2008 10:41:12 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/50390/ Well, I can't say that I could offer advice for getting the 8year old to accept the 4 year old because I am struggling to with a 5 year old (his) to get along with my 2 year old girl. The boys ALL seem to get along so easily... ... Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:19:50 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/53190/ I think you fall in that grey area. Legally I do not think you have many rights, you might want to talk to an attorney in your area, because laws change from state to state. ... Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:43:09 -0400