The Stepmom’s Guide to Holiday Gifts
Three years ago, my stepdaughter’s mom’s family lived with us during the holidays. You might remember that I’m a little crazy for Christmas… so I … Read more
Three years ago, my stepdaughter’s mom’s family lived with us during the holidays. You might remember that I’m a little crazy for Christmas… so I … Read more
Holidays in a blended family can feel really overwhelming on a lot of levels. From holiday custody schedules to questions about gifts, trying to combine … Read more
Blending families is certainly not as easy as it looked on The Brady Bunch. Carol and Mike sure made blending look natural and simple. In … Read more
Last week, I had a meeting with a coaching client who was simply fed up with the different expectations and standards her stepchild had at … Read more
A blessing and a curse, depending on your shared custody situation, the right of first refusal can have far-reaching consequences. It is totally normal and … Read more
“Walking on eggshells.” “Toeing the line.” “Waiting for the other shoe to drop.” So many stepmoms I meet (and coach) use these exact phrases to … Read more