13. Step-parenting

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Stepfamilies Face Rough Adjustments (July 1998)

How successful do you think this couple will be in raising children? They don't understand each other or cooperate well when it comes to parenting. One parent has formed an alliance with the children while the other has only a marginal relationship. Finally, parenting in the family is frequently subject to the interference of an outsider.

Obviously, this situation is not good. However, this is the starting point for a typical stepfamily. They are at the beginning of a long and a ...

Reader, Expert Find Fault With Custody Laws (May 1996)

Dear Dr. Farmer, Please address the issue of non-custodial parents, primarily fathers, "who want to be involved" in their child's life when you speak of "Fatherless America."

The deck is stacked against them by the

Custodial Father Responds About Custody And Divorce (June 1996)

Some years back I entered a dialogue with a man about the problems associated with being a single custodial father. My recent column on the perceived bias of the custody courts against fathers prompted this response from "North Dakota Dad.&

What To Expect If You Remarry (July 1996)

Joan - all names are fictitious, the advice is real - has been divorced for three years. She is the custodial parent for her two children - Alexa, age 11 and Brandon, age 9. Joan is attracted to Bill, a divorced father of three children. Bill ha

Putting Two Families Together Can Be A Daunting Task (June 2002)

This article describes the challenges and solutions of blending children from two families into a stepfamily relationship.

Stepfathers: Get Off To The Right Start (June 2002)

This article describes a strategy for developing relationships with stepchildren that, with time, can be positive and fulfilling. The secret is go slow on entering the disciplinarian role and to be supportive of the parenting of the biological parent until trust is earned and you can parent as a team.

How Remarried Couples Relate to Adult Children (November 2005)

The Article contains 12 guidelines on how couples who remarry should relate to their spouse's adult children.

Avoiding Hassles With An Ex-Spouse (November 2008)

This article describes how ex-spouses can manage to cooperate despite the conflict that lead to the divorce.

Remarriage and Parenting: How To Get Through The Minefield (April 2010)

Of the main challenges of second marriages is how both parents learn to share the parenting responsibities and the way that process unfolds over time.

Stepfathers Rush Into Minefields Where Angels Fear To Tread (January 2011)

This article describes a common mistake too many stepfathers make. They take on the role of a disciplinarian before having won the trust of the biological parent or having developed a relationship with the stepchild.

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	Val Farmer 35 Years of Counseling General Topics VI. Relationships 13. Step-parenting Login Articles Stepfamilies Face Rough Adjustments (July 1998) How successful do you think this couple will be in raising children? They don't understand each other or cooperate well when it comes to parenting. One parent has formed an alliance with the children while the other has only a marginal relationship. Finally, parenting in the family is frequently subject to the interference of an outsider. Obviously, this situation is not good. However, this is the starting point for a typical stepfamily. They are at the beginning of a long and a ... Reader, Expert Find Fault With Custody Laws (May 1996) Dear Dr. Farmer, Please address the issue of non-custodial parents, primarily fathers, "who want to be involved" in their child's life when you speak of "Fatherless America." The deck is stacked against them by the Custodial Father Responds About Custody And Divorce (June 1996) Some years back I entered a dialogue with a man about the problems associated with being a single custodial father. My recent column on the perceived bias of the custody courts against fathers prompted this response from "North Dakota Dad.& What To Expect If You Remarry (July 1996) Joan - all names are fictitious, the advice is real - has been divorced for three years. She is the custodial parent for her two children - Alexa, age 11 and Brandon, age 9. Joan is attracted to Bill, a divorced father of three children. Bill ha Putting Two Families Together Can Be A Daunting Task (June 2002) This article describes the challenges and solutions of blending children from two families into a stepfamily relationship. Stepfathers: Get Off To The Right Start (June 2002) This article describes a strategy for developing relationships with stepchildren that, with time, can be positive and fulfilling. The secret is go slow on entering the disciplinarian role and to be supportive of the parenting of the biological parent until trust is earned and you can parent as a team. How Remarried Couples Relate to Adult Children (November 2005) The Article contains 12 guidelines on how couples who remarry should relate to their spouse's adult children. Avoiding Hassles With An Ex-Spouse (November 2008) This article describes how ex-spouses can manage to cooperate despite the conflict that lead to the divorce. Remarriage and Parenting: How To Get Through The Minefield (April 2010) Of the main challenges of second marriages is how both parents learn to share the parenting responsibities and the way that process unfolds over time. Stepfathers Rush Into Minefields Where Angels Fear To Tread (January 2011) This article describes a common mistake too many stepfathers make. They take on the role of a disciplinarian before having won the trust of the biological parent or having developed a relationship with the stepchild. Next Page