In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who isn't sure how to deal with their stepson's negative ...

Dear Eric: My husband and I have been married for 21 years. When we met, we both had children from previous relationships. His son, Pete, was 12 at the time, and my daughter was 8. We did our best to ...

Trying to earn a teenager’s respect as a stepparent isn’t easy, especially when boundaries are pushed and trust is still forming. Issues with discipline, household rules, and communication often come ...

Dear Annie: I recently attended my stepson’s wedding. My husband and his ex-wife were announced as mother and father of the groom as they entered the wedding reception together. His ex thought nothing ...

My husband passed away 12 days ago after an extended illness. I have two step-kids. Two days after my husband died, one of the kids started asking for some of my husband’s belongings then unveiled his ...