Your Stepchildren Are NOT Your Children?

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About two years ago, my husband lost his custody battle and was only granted partial custody of his three children. They now live with their mother 80% of the year. This decision was troubling to say the least. 

It often seems that when the children are not with us, they tend to be exposed to challenging situations. Many times our weekend visits start off with us handling issues such as school, health or concerns at home. Some of these issues have caused me to question the...