I picked my stepdaughter up from school the other day and her very first question to me was “What are we going to do today?” You see, we usually play at the playground after school but it was drizzling and cold that afternoon so that was a no. I’ve always been a big proponent of physical activity; I don’t think kids get enough of it these days. The average P.E. class in our area is 30 minutes, 4 ... Read the Post
The Best (and Most Annoying) Stepmom Advice I’ve Ever Received
For my 30th birthday I received my first ever gift from my, at the time, new boyfriend. We had just started seeing each other and I couldn’t wait to open his gift. I was convinced this gift would give me a clue as to where we stood and, just maybe, where we were going. As an aside, I have recently dubbed myself as “The Anxious Stepmom” so none of this “applying far too much meaning to a ... Read the Post
Why You Shouldn’t be Friends with the Ex on Facebook
Should you be friends with the ex on social media? It's complicated. For some, the answer is "Sure! Why not?" or even, "Duh!" But more often than not, the answer is a BIG FAT NO. Do not pass go, do not collect $200. Just no. The Positives of Being Friends with the Ex Pictures of the stepkids (especially when they do new things!) When you share custody, you WILL miss out on big firsts for ... Read the Post
The Impact of Non-Biological Parents: A Story of Resiliency
When I was in the 2nd grade, I got pulled into the school counselor’s office. After being escorted into her office, I sat in the floor with three other peers. These students were not in my class, but I recognized them as other second graders. There were coloring sheets and crayons in front of us, so naturally, I started coloring. The counselor sat down with us, and welcomed us to a “group ... Read the Post
This Stepmom’s Biggest Fear: The Fear of Being Forgotten
Termination of Parental Rights. Those four little words are incredibly heavy and packed with so much emotion: fear, sadness, and confusion. They are four terrifying words when you’re a parent. No one wants to make a decision like that, and most condemn someone for the decision. What happens when you or your partner feel backed into a corner? Maybe he has made some not-so-great parenting ... Read the Post
3 Things about Blended Family Wills You Need to Know (sooner rather than later)
Though I’m a divorce and family law attorney, I occasionally draft simple wills for my prior clients, particularly after divorce when they wish to configure who gets what in the event of passing. In addition to being a lawyer, I’m also a proud stepmom to a high school senior here in New Jersey. My husband has 50/50 custody and we don’t have any additional children, so I have developed a very ... Read the Post
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