By Melissa Gorzelanczyk of Peace & Projects.

Have you ever felt like your family takes you for granted? I know I have. In most households, there is one parent who does a majority of the parenting – the dominant parent responsible for enforcing the rules and routines of the house. This happens naturally for whichever parent spends the most time with the kids.

In our family, that’s me – I work as a freelance writer from home, so it makes sense that I’m the one guiding them through homework routines and – to make a long list short – managing the house.

This role is difficult in any family – and if you’re a step parent doing the work, you’ll probably face additional challenges.... More...