April 2013 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Strict parents?

On the way home from picking up SS5 today, SO was telling him how when we move he will have so much more room and he will have an entire floor of the house that he can run around all the time and do w read more Read More...

Published Sun, Apr 14 2013 7:19 PM by Step Talk

Credit where credit is due

SO's parents are in town this week. Last night, SO recounted a parenting story involving Ss16. SO must have asked SS to do some chores or something or step up his personal hygiene. Not sure. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 15 2013 4:57 AM by Step Talk

Passive and dependent Dh's

Has anyone managed a happy marriage with a Dh like this? Like Dh holds down a job. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 15 2013 5:53 AM by Step Talk

So DH and I had THE talk....

Yep, you know the one you usually have after the big row over the Adult skids . read more Read More...

Published Sat, Apr 13 2013 4:23 AM by Step Talk

SS13 Only Wants to go on the Trip if Me and DH are Paying

So last night was revealing. We had our talk with SS about his report card, what our expectations were moving forward and what the consequences were going to be if things were not taken care of. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Apr 13 2013 9:07 AM by Step Talk

Two Steps Forward, Three Steps Back- Disney Dad just can't stay away

Surprisingly, Catherine of Aragon (BM), seems to finally be fed up with SD11. She texted FDH yesterday morning saying “I’ve had enough. I told her I want her back in school in two weeks. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 12 2013 9:40 AM by Step Talk

O/T Quotes

Someone has a quote...it goes something like this. A mother is not a parent to lean on but a parent who teachs ??? I hope someone can give this quote. There are some really good quotes here. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 12 2013 4:25 PM by Step Talk

Funny for Friday Afternoon - or evening for all of you East of the Rockies......

I was having an I hate the world week until I saw these reviews...... read more Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 12 2013 4:24 PM by Step Talk

No news is good news....right?

Haven't heard from BM since the 22nd. Skids had absolutely nothing to say this weekend about BM. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 02 2013 11:01 AM by Step Talk

Easter and the ST drama blogs...

There once was a time when I'd dress up my little boys in their finest garb, go to St Patricks Cathedral, light a candle, walk on 5th Avenue to see the sights and then head to a family restaurant to h read more Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 02 2013 10:14 AM by Step Talk

Oh Surprise... DH "misunderstood"

We went out to dinner to discuss SS13's report card, his pending class trip and the consequences we will be implementing moving forward. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 11 2013 8:57 PM by Step Talk

Had to laugh last night...

First, OH and I have been having some huge issues lately, so we had massive talks last Friday night - and have worked out a few things. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 11 2013 10:55 PM by Step Talk

Seriously FDH? VENT

Background: read more Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 11 2013 2:24 PM by Step Talk

DYFS and restraining orders... need advice please

Need advice for my ex SO and former SS. Ss's BM had a live in bf until around September 2012, has a baby with him. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Apr 20 2013 5:19 PM by Step Talk

OT/ the worries of a mommy

My ds is almost 18 (8mo that's almost to me)we've slowly been transitioning her to the expectations of an adult, allowing her out till curfew, requests to travel to a big city on her own for a concert read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 22 2013 8:46 AM by Step Talk

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