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Step-parenting can be even tougher. I know, first hand, because I've done both. It is generally accepted that over 75% of second marriages end in divorce. I suspect that problems associated with step-parenting contribute to this high divorce rate. It's always helpful to have others to talk to, and share solutions with and not always so easy to find them.

I've found several sites that are dedicated to different groups. Some are directed to specific groups, like custodial fathers, while others are more general. Some other sites offer support to several specific groups at the same time.

Stepfamily Foundation is a terrific site with everything a stepfamily needs to know.

Daddys Home is a site for fathers who are primary caregivers and either work at home, or single-parent. Great information about parenting, and even better information about handling the role of primary caregiver when you're the dad, and dealing with the "Mr. Mom" label.

The Divorce Central Parenting Center has many different discussion areas on divorce and helping your children deal with the problems associated with their parents divorcing. If you're divorced, considering divorce or related to someone who's getting divorced (I guess that's everyone . . .), this is a great resource. (It's also a great resource for grandparents.) They even give legal tips.