August 2013 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Isn't 5 years old old enough to know better

SS5 hasn't been in school a week yet and we are getting calls from his teacher. He has been digging in his pants and telling his classmates to smell his booty. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 14 2013 2:00 PM by Step Talk

Question for those with bio kids and skids

Does anyone have bio kids who act differently when the skid(s) are over? read more Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 14 2013 1:50 PM by Step Talk

So There is This Woman That DH Used to Work With

....and I am not thrilled that she calls him. I am seriously not the jealous type when it comes to DH as I KNOW I have his heart and balls(kidding). read more Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 14 2013 1:45 PM by Step Talk

Who sends their kids' old, stained baby clothes as a gift?

My DH's cousin, of course! read more Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 14 2013 1:22 PM by Step Talk

DS2 ADORES SD22

I don't know how I feel about this, or the best way to handle it. It's not a big deal in the grand scheme of things, but I worry about my bio sons, and just don't want them getting hurt. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 14 2013 1:11 PM by Step Talk

Opinions of appropriate bedtime for 6th grader

Ss11 will be starting junior high next week. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 14 2013 12:50 PM by Step Talk

He hates this house.

SS, 6, has been telling his dad that he hates this house, and that he wants to go live at mommy's house. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 14 2013 12:41 PM by Step Talk

teens that stay up all night?

Do any of you have teens that stay up all night and go to bed just as your alarm goes off at 5am? That has been the on and off again pattern of these two boys here this summer. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 14 2013 12:10 PM by Step Talk

is it hypocritical as a single parent to expect a childless person to be interested in you?

When I have my moments of grief about my relationship with ex-SO, I come to this site and also google stuff like "don't want to be a stepmother." Not only does it make me feel less crazy, selfish, and read more Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 14 2013 11:57 AM by Step Talk

Treating the "skid" business like a business

I was thinking the other day about how I pretty much handle the skids like I do a business and have often compared the two to my DH when he starts getting on one of his "you hate my kids", "why don't read more Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 14 2013 11:54 AM by Step Talk

Why We Fight

Contrary to what I have written about on here before, DW and I rarely fight. When I mean “fight” I mean; full-blown, arms waving, screaming grudge matches. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 14 2013 11:49 AM by Step Talk

Family Camping Trip - What should be expected of me?

We are leaving tomorrow with SD12 to go on SO's family camping trip. A number of his family members are meeting and camping out there. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 14 2013 11:37 AM by Step Talk

And the crazy BM MOTY award goes to.... me

So yesterday was a skid free day so I took a personal day and made plans with my DS to get everything done before school starts (it's easier with out all of the kids plus it just eliminates the percep read more Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 14 2013 11:26 AM by Step Talk

How much do you do for your skid?

Especially those with young elementary school age SD's and SS's. How much do you do for them? If your skids are older, how much did you do for them when they were younger? read more Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 14 2013 11:18 AM by Step Talk

Momma Bear mode engaged!

SS19 tried to pull some crap and blame something on DD10 yesterday, boy did he get to see this Momma Bear mad! read more Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 14 2013 11:15 AM by Step Talk

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