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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP are you in Maryland?  I have been pretty impressed with the PEP parenting coaches I've met so far.  Maybe one of these classes would be useful.  PEP Parenting Teens classes:
http://pepparent.org/classes-programs/parenting-teens/

The other thing you could do is post in Parenting - Special Concerns, where you might find some blended families who could talk about making that transition from being under two roofs to one.[/quote]

Normally I am hesitant to go with recommending parenting classes, but making the leap from little kids to a teen? Well, I know how hard it was for me to figure out how to parent a teen, and I wasn't hit with it all at once.  I think some professional help on helping you both understand your new roles is a great idea (and your role is not going to be very sister-like, but you can see why it wouldn't be obvious to her that you get to sound mom-like).

14 year olds still face rules, and in many houses, bed times. Many parents of kids that age are still actively engaged in making sure homework gets done.   They are at a tough age.   They are, in a word, impossible.  They are forgetful, defiant, confused, and all sorts of things. It is also outstanding to watch them grow and change.

Good luck to you all.[/quote]

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