People often decide that it is best to remain quiet when feeling unloved or disrespected. They suppress those feelings, but avoiding the real issue can actually be unloving or disrespectful.
Telling the Truth With Love and Respect
School-Year Support for Single Parents
My daughter, Sam, and I were on our own for 12 years. During that time, my girl grew from a little girl to a teenager, and with each passing year, one thing remained consistent: back-to-school chaos.
School’s Out! Now What?
Summer survival tips for the single parent
Building Stepsibling Bonds
You can encourage stepsiblings to bond through shared experiences.
Don’t Lose Your Child’s Heart
We have a great relationship, but ever since his father remarried, his stepmom has started putting these thoughts in his head about me.
Hugs and Stepkids
When it comes to showing affection, let your stepchild set the pace.
Loving Your Stepkids
Sometimes you have to start by doing what’s right and good by your stepkids (even when you don’t initially like them).
Start With Respect
Get over your need for your step kids to like you.
Teens and Suicide
With the prevalence of teen suicides, parents can’t help but wonder, even worry, about their teen and depression.
When Bob Became Dad
Patience helped one man earn a place in his stepdaughter’s heart.