July 2010 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Should we keep a portion of the child support?

Ok so my husband pay's 750.00 a month for child support and we have now had the boys for 2 weeks. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Jul 04 2010 6:39 AM by Step Talk

Need Real Help...

so, my skid is here now for the summer. bm is texting him every 5 seconds and it's making his mood change when he sees her texts. hubby got worried so he read the texts. read more Read More...

Published Sun, Jul 04 2010 1:47 AM by Step Talk

I know I said I was leaving, but....

I'm sitting here crying my eyes out in frustration, pain, and helplessness. I don't know what to do anymore. Tonight, DH and I caught SD15 sneaking her bf into her room. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Jul 03 2010 4:42 PM by Step Talk

I wondered what the drama would be about this weekend...

I didn't have to wait too long. Last night DH told SD11 that we were going out this morning at 10am. There is a festival in town and he wanted to go to it. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Jul 03 2010 4:39 PM by Step Talk

Mildly Autistic kid uses "autism" as excuse for everything. Mother never punishes child. He is 9 and acts like a baby still.

We Need a Visitation Schedule

Just got back from the wedding without Mr. Kate. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Jul 03 2010 1:55 PM by Step Talk

Do you think BMs should encourage skids to have good relationships with their siblings at your home?

Or do you think that this isn't her job, because she's not our kids parent? read more Read More...

Published Sat, Jul 03 2010 1:44 PM by Step Talk

"Parenting Time"

In the most recent custody agreements I've seen in several states, visitation is no longer called "visitation" but called "parenting time" instead. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Jul 03 2010 12:20 PM by Step Talk

So pissed and hurt... VENT

Loghead KNEW he was supposed to arrive for my family reunion at 2:00 today so he could be here for the July 4th golfcart parade... read more Read More...

Published Sat, Jul 03 2010 11:25 AM by Step Talk

mines 12

why is it that my stepson doesnt talk at all? its so uncomfortable. there is so much tension in the house my stomach hurts. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Jul 03 2010 10:58 AM by Step Talk

How often does out of state Bio call Skids?

We have full custody of SS5. BM has lived out of state and visited once a year for the past 3 years. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Jul 03 2010 9:23 AM by Step Talk

my step son!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i have the same kinda situation i have a step son that does not work does not pay any bills are nothing he has been living with us since he was 19 and he is now going on 23.my husbands only ch read more Read More...

Published Sat, Jul 03 2010 9:09 AM by Step Talk

Who has their steppies all Summer?

I offered to watch ss 6 and ss 7 during week (Husband and BM work) so we wouldnt have to pay 70 bucks a week in Daycare. I am now scared lol! I have 1 yr old Bio son as well. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Jul 03 2010 7:40 AM by Step Talk

Booty call vs. Dad

We're in town to help YSD (22) move. We have a hotel. YSD asked DH to spend the night on her couch last night to help box stuff and watch a movie. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Jul 03 2010 6:44 AM by Step Talk

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