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I’m a Certified Stepparent Coach passionate about helping stepmoms find peace while navigating this complex role. My husband, 10-year-old stepdaughter, and I live in northern Dallas with our two talkative cats, Chalupa and Zoey, and Husky/Malamute mix, Nova. I am SO happy you’re here!

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How Pregnancy Changed My Stepmom Brain

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ByKristen SkilesDec 8, 20234 min read

For years, I’ve struggled to understand how stepparenting with kids of your own is different than the experience of being…

Overcoming the Urge to Overcompensate During Our Custodial Time

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I’m a recovering “overcompensator” when it comes to spending time with my stepdaughter. When she was younger, I used to…

What No One Tells You About Becoming a Stepmom

What No One Tells You About Becoming a Stepmom

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I was a child of divorce at two years old and grew up with different stepparents throughout the years. So…

When You Feel Jealous of the Ex and Their Life Before You

When You Feel Jealous of the Ex and Their Life Before You

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ByKristen SkilesFeb 7, 20234 min read

It felt like my then-boyfriend (now-husband) lived an entire life before he met me. He had joined the military, married,…

Why You Shouldn’t Plan Your Life Around a Custody Schedule

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ByKristen SkilesJan 10, 20235 min read

I used to let the custody schedule dictate our lives. I would decline invitations to adult get-togethers that fell on…

23 Things to Stop Worrying About in 2023

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ByKristen SkilesDec 19, 202212 min read

Stepmomming ain’t easy. Can I get an amen? This life is tough stuff. But I’ve found that it’s exponentially MORE…

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EP 37: Overcoming Resentment as a Stepmom with Beth McDonough

EP 37: Overcoming Resentment as a Stepmom with Beth McDonough

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ByKristen SkilesDec 5, 20232 min read

Resentment is pretty much a universal experience for stepmoms. If you’ve struggled with feeling resentful on your…

EP 36: The Permission You Need to Survive Blended Family Holidays

EP 36: The Permission You Need to Survive Blended Family Holidays

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ByKristen SkilesNov 28, 20231 min read

The holiday season is incredibly overwhelming for many stepmoms. In today’s episode, I’m giving you permission to…

EP 35: Feeding Picky Eaters with Jenny Friedman, MS RD

EP 35: Feeding Picky Eaters with Jenny Friedman, MS RD

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ByKristen SkilesNov 21, 20232 min read

Calling all stepmoms struggling with picky eaters! Today, we’re chatting with dietitian, Jenny, all about how to…

EP 34: 3 Ways to Say No to the Ex

EP 34: 3 Ways to Say No to the Ex

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ByKristen SkilesNov 14, 20231 min read

Hey, stepmom! You’re allowed to say no to the ex! And in today’s episode, I’m giving you…

EP 33: Effective Communication (& Why It’s Crucial to your Relationship) with Keisha Williams

EP 33: Effective Communication (& Why It’s Crucial to your Relationship) with Keisha Williams

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You’re a stepmom for one reason, and one reason only: your partner! Ensure that your relationship is…

EP 32: 5 Wrong Ways to be a Happier Stepmom

EP 32: 5 Wrong Ways to be a Happier Stepmom

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I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again and again: stepparenting is not intuitive. Learning how…

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