Children’s Books About Divorce & Stepfamilies
One of the very best ways to help children understand the massive change in their lives as a result of their parents’ separation is to … Read more
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5 Habits for a Happy Stepmom Life
Stepmom life is no joke, y’all. It’s a balancing act of others’ expectations, personal limitations, and unique stepfamily factors. Love your stepchildren like your own, … Read more
Combatting Defensiveness in Blended Families
I’m going to put this as directly as I can… Defensiveness in blended families is toxic. We’ve probably all been there. Your body tenses, maybe … Read more
What I Want to Say to the Stepmom on Mother’s Day
If you think being a mom is a thankless job, try being a stepmom on Mother’s Day. Have you seen the meme? I cringe every single … Read more
6 Tips for your First Mother’s Day as a Stepmom
I vividly remember my first Mother’s Day as a stepmom. I felt left-out, unappreciated, and disappointed. It seemed entirely unfair that I would help to … Read more
Mother’s Day for Stepmom: How to Celebrate
Mother’s Day for stepmoms can cause many uncomfortable feelings to surface, and it’s often a time when a stepmom’s unique role as a conditional parent … Read more