By Lori H. Gordon — 2016
How relationships are sabotaged by hidden expectations.
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Includes Frequently Asked Questions about how to communicate and cope.
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I love my kids fiercely. But, if I’m being totally honest, there are times when I catch myself dreaming about the life I might have if I weren’t chained to three young kids, a husband and a mortgage.
Becoming a stepparent by blending families or marrying someone with kids can be rewarding and fulfilling. If you've never had kids, you'll get the chance to share your life with a younger person and help to shape his or her character.
A mother recounts the pushback she received from her own family in raising a gender-nonconforming child.
When things get tough, focus on your relationship. It'll get better.
The children are angry and vulnerable, the father sides with them out of guilt, and stepmothers are just expected to suck it all up
You're looking for Mr Right but can't find a babysitter. Your child is your first love, so where does that leave your lover? You think he's great, but your teenager thinks he's gross. Omega Douglas on sex and the single mother.
There are plenty of things single mums have mastered the art of – multi-tasking, compromise and patience to name a few.
How to make it work at home.
How (and why) they find the time to parent and find a partner.