Children

One of the responsibilities of every parent is to provide consistent discipline, but for stepparents, who may hope to become a friend to the child...

When you marry someone who has children, a ready-made family is part of the deal. Adjusting to the change from single and childless to married with...

It can be very hard for a parent to deal with their disrespectful children, but even harder for stepparents, who may not feel that they have the...

After their parents divorce, many children feel an ongoing sense of anger that sometimes worsens when one or both parents forge new romantic...

Many children express some resistance to the idea of moving to a new house as their family grows or welcoming new people into their homes, but with...

Advice for people who are readying themselves to meet the children of the person that they are dating; stresses the need for both generations to have...

Being a parent is almost always considered a full-time undertaking, and while responsibility for children doesn’t stop just because they aren’t in...

The love and respect that exists between a parent and child seems innate; emotions run deep in families, but warm feelings can take time to develop...

One of the most challenging situations that can arise in stepfamilies stems from differences of opinion regarding the care of a step child, but...

Step-parenting can be a difficult endeavour and with special needs children who require additional help and support, the job can be even more...

Advice for parents about letting their children know of their plans to remarry; includes tips for preparing the children to view the news with...

Good stepparents are treasured family members, offering children a great deal of love and support without infringing on their existing...