TSS Newsletter June 2003 - The Importance Of A Supportive Partner

 The saying that holds true for all couple’s relationships, ‘it takes two to tango’ is just as true in stepfamilies. Yes, as step-parents we do have to learn many things…but so do our partners. Without their full support, step-parenting can be the hardest, most frustrating, most thankless parenting task one could ever find. So, today’s newsletter is directed at your partner. Perhaps you can read it together, discuss the topics raised, share your thoughts and feelings and work out some strategies that ‘fit’ YOU.
 

 

 

TSS Newsletter April 2004 - Six Steps To Handle Issues With The Ex 

Things have gone off the rails. A crisis has hit you like a bomb. You didn't see it coming, you have no idea what is happening next and you can't even work out which way is up. No, you aren't a victim of a terrorist attack - this is merely a snapshot of your every-day-garden-variety stepfamily knocked sideways by a ‘surprise attack' by an ex-partner - and could be just one of the many issues you are forced to face on a daily basis.