In the pages under this menu, we look at what we feel are the keys to our success as a happy step family.

Under each topic, you’ll find our stories from both sides – the mother, and the step-mother.  Hopefully these will allow you to see how we have approached each of these issues and what has helped us get through the issues.

At the end, we have summarised what we feel are the key points to success.

• Overcoming Jealousy
• Working with Different Agendas
• Putting Children’s Needs First
• Dealing with Arguments
• Setting Boundaries
• Money
• Living Arrangements