June 2015 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Girls and Puberty

It's been a loooong three weeks with the Skids (and we only have them Fri-Sun) Ever since SD11 started her period for the first time three weeks ago, she is turning into a different person. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 11 2015 5:43 AM by Step Talk

Male friend getting divorced - let's make him a list

My husband's best friend is getting divorced. We have known this guy since we were kids. He's great, has a terrific and stable job and two of the cutest little girls imaginable. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 11 2015 8:22 AM by Step Talk

ok.. NOW I'm pi#@ed off

When my son was in the infant room, there were times he had a temp teacher fill in when the his head teacher was out. Its not uncommon and many of the teachers are awesome. Almost every one of them. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 11 2015 10:29 AM by Step Talk

O/T Help with head case

SS12 will be 13 in a month so don't know if its the "teen 'tude" but need some advice. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 11 2015 9:50 AM by Step Talk

Telling kids about child support

Now I'm almost 100% positive if DH explained to his sons that he pays X in child support to their mom for the boys she would have a coronary, how ever I beg the question of all of you. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 11 2015 3:04 PM by Step Talk

Why do I have to teach a 6 year old how to apologize properly? - Vent

My husband is pretty good about most stuff, but he hasn't taught SD how to properly apologize, it is usually a half embarrassed apology given while hiding behind somebody with a smirk on her face. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 11 2015 4:32 PM by Step Talk

No. More. Singing.

Another long trip out of town today. My friend Suzanne's cancer appears to be returning, so we had to go in for a CT scan and pre-op work-up today so she can have a biopsy on the 26th. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 11 2015 9:23 PM by Step Talk

Found an Opportunity and I Took It!

Pay back is such a *** and I loved every minute of it! read more Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 12 2015 5:36 AM by Step Talk

Chef Gets an Obamacare Letter from the IRS (Shared Responsibility) Although he already paid HIS Obamacare Tax

So Chef gets an Obamacare "you owe us $265" from the IRS. 1. Chef doesn't have insurance for himself 2. Chef claimed OSS who turned 18 last quarter of 2014 on his taxes as per the CO read more Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 12 2015 6:46 AM by Step Talk

O/T On behalf of all Hoosiers, I apologize for these two women...

More evidence that Indiana is a great place to live. Beech Grove Walmart fight part 1: http://youtu.be/0vNoR4Yb4Gc My favorite line from the video, "This is white trash at its finest!" Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 12 2015 8:03 AM by Step Talk

"Dad how much did this kitchen cost?"

That's what SS12 said to DH after he told him he wouldn't be able to pay for ALL the camps he wanted to go to (he will still pay for some). read more Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 12 2015 9:01 AM by Step Talk

The skids really do suffer...

I know there are some skids out there that take the cake as far as behavior and manipulation, but I really think most of their problems stem from the combination of immature, drama-oriented parenting read more Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 12 2015 11:17 AM by Step Talk

That apology post really got stuck in my head today so here is a question.

When children are apologizing, what is expected? If you can also put age reference that would be appreciated. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 12 2015 12:34 PM by Step Talk

need help with heroin addict

I'm a stepmother myself, which comes with its own issues, as you all are well aware. However, the problem I'm having today involves the stepdaughter of my cousin.... read more Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 12 2015 2:43 PM by Step Talk

Oh Sure, I'm the Bad Guy?!

Two weeks ago my SD's ages 7 & 9, went home after a weekend visit with DH & I, and our family. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 12 2015 7:28 PM by Step Talk

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