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My Favorite Part of Sharing Custody

This post was sponsored by Cirque du Soleil, but all opinions expressed are my own.

At its core, sharing custody comes down to one simple fact: part of the time you have your child and part of the time you don't. Sounds simple, right? Theoretically, yes. But in practice, it's a lot more complex. Every time you receive an invitation, you have to check the calendar and see if the kids are with you. You alternate between a full house and a quiet house. There are different ... Read the Post

Summer Vacation Habits for Healthy Kids All Year Long

Ah, the joyous sounds of summer... "I don't want to go outside! It's too hot!”, "can I have a snack?" and my personal favorite, "I'm bored!" It’s so tempting to throw in the towel on promoting healthy habits and let summer break become a junk food and screen time free-for-all. But just because the kids are on vacation doesn’t mean their health should be too. With a little help, it is possible to ... Read the Post

7 Things your Stepchild Wants you to Know

My sweet stepchild looked up at me with those big beautiful blue eyes and said, "I wish my Mommy and Daddy were still married. You and my stepdad can be like my aunt and uncle because I love you, but this way I can see Mommy and Daddy both every day." Divorce and shared custody are difficult for children of divorce. I know firsthand how tough it can be; my parents divorced when I was two years ... Read the Post

The “S” Word: Stepmom is Not a Bad Word

The only half in this house is the half and half creamer, and the only steps in this house are the ones that lead upstairs. You’ve seen the quote, right? I used to find it cute, but now it just makes me cringe… and maybe a little offended. What is so wrong with being a half sibling or a stepmom? I’m proud of my title, and I don’t appreciate you insinuating there’s something shameful about ... Read the Post

Kicking the Stepmom Martyr Mindset Once and For All!

“Sure, Babe. Your ex and her family can live with us for a few months while they work to get their feet on the ground.” What’s the worst that could happen? And honestly, who am I to tell my new husband of only 4 months that he can’t see his daughter everyday? Their only other option is to live with the stepdad’s brother, and that’s not really even a viable option. First of all, we’ve never ... Read the Post

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