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Question 1: I am a divorced father with a 9-year old daughter. My daughter has always had a close relationship with my new wife and me. But since she found out we are having a baby, she doesn't want to spend any time with us and won't even get on the phone when I call her at her mother's house. What should I do?
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Question 2: I am pregnant and very nervous about telling my stepchildren, who live with us. How do I do it?
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Question 3: My husband and I married about 3 years after his first wife died. My 7-year old stepdaughter and I have never had a great relationship. Now I am pregnant, and things seem to be getting worse. Why? And what can I do about it?
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Question 4: My 11-year old stepson, who lives with his mother, has been asking to move in with his dad and me. I like my stepson, but we have a new daughter and I am worried that if he moves in, it will disrupt our lives. Should I agree to his making the move?
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Question 5: I think my 15-year old stepdaughter should baby-sit for our new baby sometimes, but she doesn't want to and her dad agrees with her. Should I insist, or find another babysitter.
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Question 6: I have a 10-year daughter who lives with me and her stepfather. We are thinking about trying to have another baby. When should I tell my daughter about it?
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Question 7: My sons are 6 and 8-years old and I am having another baby with their stepfather. They seem to be excited about the baby but they are suddenly treating my husband very badly. Could there be a connection?
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Question 8: My ex-husband's new wife is pregnant and due in about 6 months. They haven't told my 8-year old daughter yet. Should I tell her?
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Question 9: My wife is pregnant with our first child. I also have a stepson whose father died. I love my stepson and I worry that he is going to feel bad that the baby has a biological mother and father, while he only has a biological mother. Is there anything I can do to prevent that from happening?
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Question 10: When my 13-year old stepdaughter comes to stay with us, she expects her father and me to change our whole schedule to accommodate her plans. This is often very difficult to do because we have an 18-month old baby who has her own routines. What should we do?
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