Four Secrets Gaining the Respect of Your Spouse and Step-Kids

You've just walked in the door after a long day at work. The kitchen is a mess, and the kids are arguing over who is responsible. As you set your briefcase on the counter, a flying apple misses your head-by inches. Then poof! The kids disappear-without so much as a hello (or goodbye!)-and you are left with a dirty, cluttered kitchen. Muttering under your breath, you set to cleaning, feeling more like a doormat than a parent.