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Common Misconceptions about Setting Boundaries

Common Misconceptions about Setting Boundaries

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ByKristen SkilesMar 4, 20226 min read

Let’s talk about setting boundaries as a stepmom. My husband’s ex lived with me for 3 very long months. (You…

Stepkids and Cell Phones

Stepkids and Cell Phones

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ByKristen SkilesJan 7, 20226 min read

This Christmas, we finally gave in and got my 11-year-old stepdaughter a Gabb cell phone. She’s been begging us for…

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Why I Think “Keep the Peace” is Shitty Advice

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ByKristen SkilesSep 17, 20214 min read

“Walking on eggshells.” “Toeing the line.” “Waiting for the other shoe to drop.” So many stepmoms I meet (and coach)…

5 Examples Of Unhealthy Boundaries With Ex-Wife

5 Examples Of Unhealthy Boundaries With Ex-Wife

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ByKristen SkilesMay 28, 20216 min read

If you are stepmomming, there is likely an ex in the picture, and if you’re lucky, the ex and your…

What are Boundaries in a Relationship?

What are Boundaries in a Relationship?

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ByKristen SkilesMar 5, 20215 min read

When I first became a stepmom, I didn’t know what a personal boundary was. When my stepdaughter’s mom moved in…

On the Edge: The Problem of Stepmom Burnout

On the Edge: The Problem of Stepmom Burnout

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ByTracy PoiznerNov 22, 20195 min read

I dare you not to look away from what I’m about to tell you. According to the US Census Bureau,…

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