Are there rules about gifts for stepparents? Many of us are now “combined” families and are faced with this dilemma with our kids are in the middle. Our ex’s are still parts of our... Read more >>

Whom should you acknowledge and how? Answers to SomeoneSpoilMe readers’ Mother’s Day questions should help you navigate this somewhat tricky holiday. My Best Friend Q: My... Read more >>

Millions of kids today live in non-traditional families: One in every two children in the United States lives in a single parent home, or a blended family with a stepparent. How do they make it... Read more >>

On January 10 at 6:35 in the evening, as I was relaxing from my birthday celebration the night before, I got a text from my father’s son. “Just letting you know dad passed away this... Read more >>

Okay, so I need some advice. My husband was married before to a woman that you can make your own opinion about; I will only give the facts. She gave birth to two boys during the course of this... Read more >>