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Jan 17, 2011, 12:09 AM
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Member Since: Mar 2009
Location: So Cal
Posts: 3,342
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It sounds like there are two issues here....
One is that you sound stressed about caring for the kids and you sound overwhelmed. I agree with a previous poster that a parenting class may be beneficial; not because you don't know how, but because you could learn some techniques that may work better for you and the kids.
The second issue I hear is that these kids have issues with being disciplined and acting out physically. If their parents were divorced and now you are in the role of the step-mom, and bio mom is not helping the situation, I suggest approaching hubby and getting the family into some counseling. Kids don't act out in violence just because. It's usually related to some need that either isn't being met or wasn't met in the past. Nip their behavior in the bud with early intervention.....get your family into therapy and get yourself into a parenting class or even a support group for step-parents. These things will help you, the kids, and your husband learn healthier coping skills and can help the kids tremendously.
Take care. 
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