My partner was still mediating different co-parenting scenarios with his ex when we started meeting each other. I knew that if I wanted to step in, this relationship would involve more than just one person. Soon before we moved together one of my friends told me that she used to hate all of her stepmoms and stepdads, regardless what they were. Ure out that there is no biological link between them.

The unforseen, unpredictable and irreplaceable life of a first-time step-mommy. Accidental Hiatus Clean Your Room! I suck.

The thoughts and feelings of a not so wicked stepmother. When you get together with someone who has a child from a previous relationship, the usual rules of dating do not apply.