25. How to Survive Time Alone with Your Step-Kids — Your Guide to Spring Break

Most step-parents want to enjoy time with their step-kids. They want to relax, laugh and just have fun! But often they describe their time together as stressful, tension-filled or even dreadful — especially when we're on our own with them. I (Mike) get it…I remember those feelings of fear and dread when I knew Kim was going to be gone and everything with her daughter (Annika) depended on me. And part of the problem was I felt like I couldn't talk about it. I thought, ...