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What No One Tells You About Becoming a Stepmom

What No One Tells You About Becoming a Stepmom

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ByKristen SkilesMar 7, 20235 min read

I was a child of divorce at two years old and grew up with different stepparents throughout the years. So…

When You Feel Jealous of the Ex and Their Life Before You

When You Feel Jealous of the Ex and Their Life Before You

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ByKristen SkilesFeb 7, 20234 min read

It felt like my then-boyfriend (now-husband) lived an entire life before he met me. He had joined the military, married,…

Why You Shouldn’t Plan Your Life Around a Custody Schedule

Why You Shouldn’t Plan Your Life Around a Custody Schedule

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ByKristen SkilesJan 10, 20235 min read

I used to let the custody schedule dictate our lives. I would decline invitations to adult get-togethers that fell on…

23 Things to Stop Worrying About in 2023

23 Things to Stop Worrying About in 2023

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ByKristen SkilesDec 19, 202212 min read

Stepmomming ain’t easy. Can I get an amen? This life is tough stuff. But I’ve found that it’s exponentially MORE…

8 Must-Listen Podcasts for Stepmoms

8 Must-Listen Podcasts for Stepmoms

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ByKristen SkilesDec 13, 20224 min read

It’s no secret that podcasts are really popular right now, but have you tried searching for podcasts for stepmoms?! There…

House Rules for Stepfamilies

House Rules for Stepfamilies: Everything You Need to Know

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ByKristen SkilesSep 30, 20228 min read

House rules for stepfamilies… Not the sexiest topic I’ve ever written about, but perhaps one of the most important. When…

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