Research has found that sleep loss in children can have a negative effect on their cognitive development and social...
Family
Debt and your relationship: the struggle is real
It’s a fair to say that money worries, budgeting, and debt are among the main causes of conflict and stress among...
Top Tips for step dads
Having a relationship with a partner who already has children is a role which is difficult to prepare for. The role...
Step dads – is it ok if…?
Becoming a stepdad can be a confusing time, so we give you the quick low down and reference guide for where to get...
Change and Expectations, what is realistic?
Bringing together two separate families is a process, not an event. It takes time and flexibility on everyone’s behalf...
What should my step children call me?
In a step family, you realise how complicated some issues can be, when something as simple as a name becomes a tricky...
I don’t agree with how my partner parents her children, do I challenge or ignore it?
It is not uncommon for stepdads to feel that they do not completely agree with the way their partner parents. The...
How do I make time for my marriage?
Raising a family isn’t always easy, a lot of energy is often focused on making sure the children are ok. It can...
Different parenting styles are causing our family friction, what can I do?
One of the main problems within step families is who disciplines whose children. The simple thing is to sit down with...