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Why do I get so frustrated??

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Submitted by Bettyboop76 on Sun, 01/30/2011 - 8:21pm

I'm really really trying to not become the evil step mom. I known have a lot to learn about raising kids since I don't have any of my own. There are some things though that are just common sense. First of all my DH is a good dad. When we were dating I was impressed on how he handled issues with his kids. He always stayed calm and talked to them about things. Now that we have been married for 15 months Im getting tired of the talks because they don't make a big impact when I feel a big impact is needed. The kids learn that he will give them a lecture and thats it.

Total Frustration

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Submitted by Bettyboop76 on Tue, 01/04/2011 - 9:29pm

My SD9 is impulsive, distractible, and manipulative. She has been on ADHD meds for a couple of weeks and I can already tell it needs to be adjusted. She lies to get her way and when she's in trouble she responds with I love you to either me or her BF. She plays around at school and stays up until 10:00 doing homework because of it. I've incorporated a reward system to give her an incentive to do better and it doesn't seem to be working. I'm scared what this child will be like when she's a teenager. My DH is open to my suggestions and is supportive.

Step mom transition

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Submitted by Bettyboop76 on Thu, 12/30/2010 - 10:37am

Two years ago I went through a divorce which ended a very unhealthy relationship. I am very thankful that I didn't have children to tie me to him. Now, I am remarried to the man of my dreams. He is wonderful and everything I have hoped for! Of course things aren't absolutely perfect because that would be a fairytale. My new husband has two girls ages 9 and 13. He also has parents that live in the same town and help with the girls a lot. For example, his mom comes over every morning to take the girls to school since we both have to be at work so early.