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Children’s Books About Divorce & Stepfamilies

Children’s Books About Divorce & Stepfamilies

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ByKristen SkilesJun 10, 20225 min read

One of the very best ways to help children understand the massive change in their lives as a result of…

5 Habits for a Happy Stepmom Life

5 Habits for a Happy Stepmom Life

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ByKristen SkilesMay 26, 20225 min read

Stepmom life is no joke, y’all. It’s a balancing act of others’ expectations, personal limitations, and unique stepfamily factors. Love…

Combatting Defensiveness in Blended Families

Combatting Defensiveness in Blended Families

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ByKristen SkilesMay 12, 20225 min read

I’m going to put this as directly as I can… Defensiveness in blended families is toxic. We’ve probably all been…

What I Want to Say to the Stepmom on Mother’s Day

What I Want to Say to the Stepmom on Mother’s Day

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ByKristen SkilesMay 3, 20223 min read

If you think being a mom is a thankless job, try being a stepmom on Mother’s Day. Have you seen…

6 Tips for your First Mother’s Day as a Stepmom

6 Tips for your First Mother’s Day as a Stepmom

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ByKristen SkilesMay 3, 20225 min read

I vividly remember my first Mother’s Day as a stepmom. I felt left-out, unappreciated, and disappointed. It seemed entirely unfair…

Mother’s Day for Stepmom: How to Celebrate

Mother’s Day for Stepmom: How to Celebrate

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ByKristen SkilesMay 3, 20224 min read

Mother’s Day for stepmoms can cause many uncomfortable feelings to surface, and it’s often a time when a stepmom’s unique…

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