Jan is a sixty-five-year-old grandmother who was given custody of her two grandsons, aged 8 and 15, after her daughter was jailed for drug abuse. “At first, it was a joy to have them in our house,” said Jan, whose grandchildren came to live with her one year ago. “They seemed so happy to be [...]
Read MoreArchive for September, 2009
Raising Grandkids: What to Do When the Honeymoon Ends
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009Does Your Child Say This? “You’re not my mom! I don’t have to listen to you!”
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009When you’re raising or helping to raise a child that is not biologically your own, whether you’re a stepparent in a blended family, have adopted or foster children, or are bringing up your grandchildren, kids may sometimes use this fact against you during the heat of an argument. When a child says “You’re not my [...]
Read More“My Blended Family Won’t Blend!” Part II: What to Do When Your Stepkids Disrespect You
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009This is part 2 of a two-part series by James Lehman, MSW on Blended Families. In this article, James discusses the importance of respectful behavior in a blended family, and how parents can achieve this from all the children in the family.
Over the years, many parents in blended families have come to me to talk [...]
“My Blended Family Won’t Blend—Help!” Part I: How You and Your Spouse Can Get on the Same Page
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009“I don’t know what to do anymore,” said Jill, stepmother to two teen girls and mom to one biological son, aged 10. “My stepdaughters don’t respect me—I’m the ‘evil stepmother’ to them—and pretty much ignore whatever I say. And my son is constantly telling me that my husband isn’t fair, and that he treats him [...]
Read MoreAre You Afraid of Your Acting Out Child? Part II: 7 Ways to Get Back Parental Authority
Monday, September 21st, 2009In part two of this series, James gives you 7 ways to get back parental control and stop living in fear of your child’s acting-out behavior.
Most people aren’t afraid of their children; rather, they’re afraid of their child’s behavior. It’s important to understand that this fear undermines your authority as a parent because it’s hard [...]
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