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
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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
Stop Keeping Score, Stepmom!
The art of avoiding scorekeeping can be challenging to embrace. This will likely sound so obvious to some of you, but it’s important not to … Read more
The Best Stepmom Help Books to Navigate Stepparenthood
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The first time I met my stepdaughter, we went to a local trampoline park to play. After a wild game of trampoline dodgeball, a few … Read more
Why Parallel Parenting was My Only Option
Before I became a stepmom, I had a very clear image of what life would be like. I imagined group texts with me, my husband, … Read more