Have you ever wished that a user manual came with the stepmom role? That a fairy god(step)mother would tell you how to do this right, without screwing up your marriage or the kids? I know I have! And often! And that's exactly why I teamed up with some of the very best stepparenting and co-parenting teachers out there to bring you this incredible, inclusive bundle of resources to guide you to your ... Read the Post
Stepmom Overstepping Boundaries? 5 Legitimate Reasons Why.
As if sharing your daughter with your ex isn't hard enough... Add in the drama of sharing her with a stepmom who doesn't know her place? Excruciating. If you're dealing with a stepmom overstepping boundaries, it's possible there's a completely legitimate (albeit, misguided) reason why!When I first got involved in my now-stepdaughter's life, I was on a mission. A mission to be the perfect ... Read the Post
10 Tips for Meeting the Ex-Wife the First Time
I vividly remember the pounding in my chest, lump in my throat, and mind racing with insecurities when I was meeting the ex-wife the first time.We were headed to pick up Krista, my husband/then-boyfriend's daughter, across town at her mom's boyfriend's martial arts competition, and after saying "Hello" to me, his ex-wife didn't say another word or even look in my direction again.Meeting ... Read the Post
Why I’ll Never Stop Loving Disneyland Park
In order to facilitate this post, I received complimentary tickets to Disneyland Park. However, all opinions expressed are my own.
"Are you SURE you don't want to try somewhere new?" is always my husband's question each time we book a trip to Disneyland Park. And "I'm definitely sure!" is always my answer.I had a season pass for Disneyland Park when I was in college, I've visited Walt Disney World Resort many times, and I've even enjoyed a week aboard one of the Disney Cruise Line ships.I can't get enough Disney in ... Read the Post
How We Maximize our Custody Vacation Time – At Knott’s Berry Farm!
In order to facilitate this post, I received complimentary tickets to Knott's Berry Farm. However, all opinions expressed are my own.
We trade custody twice a week, which means we never go more than 4 days at a time without seeing my stepdaughter. Our custody schedule definitely has its advantages... But it also means we look forward to our custody vacation time all year long.We only have one uninterrupted week with my stepdaughter each year, so we are always preparing for the next custody exchange as soon as we settle into ... Read the Post