12 things nobody tells you about being a stepparent

Single fathers and mothers who finally get married will tell you it’s hard to be a parent but settling into a new role as a stepparent is a different ball game.

Brittany Wong of Huffington Post writes a few experiences and tips from single parents and divorcees who eventually became stepparents. They explain what it means to be let into the circle of trust by these children whom you are getting used to having round: