December 2012 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Mommy/Daddy vs Mom/Dad

At what age do kids typically stop calling their parents "mommy" or "daddy" and start calling them mom or dad? Are skids just more delayed in that area than most? Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 05 2012 5:12 PM by Step Talk

So I have been with BF for a yr n 4 months. He has a son (who is now 8 months old) with his ex. They were never married nothing like that. So BF and BM meet each other because of me. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 05 2012 5:03 PM by Step Talk

BM following my lead on disengaging????? Am I Overreacting?

A lot is going on, but the most recent thing: A couple of months ago, for the first time, in the midst of teenage rebellion, SS17 said to me "You're not my mom." ( I have been with DH since SS was 3 read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 05 2012 4:32 PM by Step Talk

Xmas Gift Bull; or, SD's happiness is the only happiness that matters.

So, SO and I had a lovely (ha) conversation this week about Xmas/Bday gifts for SD. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 05 2012 4:01 PM by Step Talk

Too bad he didn't order castration!!!

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/12/05/15700788-judges-unusual-order... I know, my own personal feelings are showing. Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 05 2012 3:31 PM by Step Talk

O/T again but has anyone had this happen to any of the kids

My BD4 seems to have a lazy eye. Her right eye will go inwards and it makes her look cross eyed. She says she can't control it but knows when it is about to happen. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 05 2012 2:25 PM by Step Talk

How many of you think that it is okay to tell kids that mom and dad still "love" each other although divorced

I was reading through some blogs written by BM's when one stuck out. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 05 2012 2:04 PM by Step Talk

16 year old SD issue

I am needing some advise on my 16 year old SD. I married her father 3 years ago and I have been in the SD life for 5 years. She came to live with us as she wasn't getting along at her BM house. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 05 2012 2:02 PM by Step Talk

Things are getting better

Dh is seeing more of the light and SD19 is getting more independant and im loving that. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 05 2012 1:53 PM by Step Talk

SS29 Birthday (soooo?)

DH tells me that it is SS29 birthday. DH: "Are you going to text him?" Me: "ummm, should I text him what he has texted me for the past 6 years?" DH: "what, happy birthday?" read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 05 2012 1:16 PM by Step Talk

Enthusiastic Boobie Jump for Joy.....SIGH!

Almost 5 years of the same behavior with SS10. Almost 5 years of DH 'trying'. Almost 5 years of being 'referred' by pediatricians. I'm wondering when our PCM is going to start doing read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 05 2012 1:12 PM by Step Talk

SS10 and lying

Is it normal for a 10 year old to make up lies? Not just lies to get out of trouble, but telling stories? Tall tales? read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 05 2012 12:14 PM by Step Talk

thoughts on babies and bundling up for cold days

I just thought I would share a somewhat comical but a little pathetic situation I saw this morning.... Lady walking outside with her baby. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 05 2012 11:47 AM by Step Talk

Non step related irritation-again...

Ok-I've blogged about this before I just dont know what to freaking do about it. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 05 2012 11:44 AM by Step Talk

Trying to Extend the Entitlements

DH's daughter, who is coming to my family's Christmas and bringing her boyfriend, has requested to have some time exclusively for her boyfriend and DH to hang out. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 05 2012 11:32 AM by Step Talk

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