discipline Archives • Stepfamily Magazine

Tag: discipline

August 1, 2021

How Do I Do Stepdadding?

As a stepdad I am really unsure of my role and what I am supposed to do and what I am allowed to do. How..

For the Stepparents

July 15, 2021

Disciplining Stepchildren: 5 Tips for Parents

Whenever I coach stepfamilies – either parents, their children or the family as a whole – there’s one issue that almost always crops up: discipline...

July 4, 2021

Stepchildren Just Want to Fit In – Part 1

As a stepdad, I found some ways to help my step kids feel like they fit into our blended family. Becoming a stepdad when my..

Agony Uncle – Ask Martin

Too Much Parenting, Not Enough Respect

I seem to find myself dealing with my stepchildren on my own. I tend to take all the flack on a daily basis. I get..

The Life and Times of a Stepdad

As a stepdad of over 20 years, I have first-hand experience of how hard and challenging it can be. Here’s some advice I wish I..

My Husband Changes When His Son Is Here

My husband and I have a very strong and loving relationship. We spend a lot of time together and rarely argue. When his 11 year..

How Do I Do Stepdadding?

As a stepdad I am really unsure of my role and what I am supposed to do and what I am allowed to do. How..

My Stepdaughter Doesn’t Like Me!

I feel my stepdaughter does not like me. She doesn’t acknowledge me and sometimes will go a whole day without looking at me or talking..

Tag: discipline

How Do I Do Stepdadding?

Disciplining Stepchildren: 5 Tips for Parents

Stepchildren Just Want to Fit In – Part 1

Let’s Be Friends: