Don-t-disturb-your-stepmom

From a parenting perspective, “don’t disturb” encourages children to respect a stepparent’s need for autonomy and personal space—especially if she is not a primary caregiver.

As tensions come to a head, Jen must confront Karen in a dramatic showdown. But instead of resorting to anger or aggression, Jen uses her newfound confidence and creativity to diffuse the situation. With the help of the kids, she pulls off a touching and hilarious gesture that finally wins Karen over (or at least, makes her back off). Don-t-Disturb-Your-STEPMOM

In many failed blended families, the biological father uses his wife as a "shock absorber." When the kids are acting out, he hides in the garage. When the ex-wife is being difficult, he asks his wife to mediate. With the help of the kids, she pulls