As a step-parent, you may be conscious that you want, and need, to get to know your step children, in order to build a...
Family
Making your children part of your family, when they don’t live with you
One million fathers in the UK don't live with their children. Break-up, divorce, remarriage and re-partnering have all...
Creating a strong step family
Stepfamilies have a bad image. Think of Snow White’s jealous stepmother or Cinderella’s ugly sisters or, at the other...
Communication within your step family
Step families are a complex mix of different people and both new and established families. They bring with them...
How the children might feel and how to help them adjust
When you come together as a step family, you may have children of your own to consider, as well as your step children....
Planning to move in together
Moving in with your partner is a step which signifies making a commitment to each other as well as a new stage in your...
Your toddler isn’t fussy – they’re independent!
According to new research, 46% of parents think their toddler is a fussy eater. But their worries may be unfounded....
Sexual consent in a long-term relationship
If you’ve been together for a while – you’re probably in a comfortable place of gauging your partner’s reactions to...
How dads affect their newborn babies
Some fathers don’t really feel that they know how to interact with their newborn, and that their role really finds it...