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10 Reasons to Attend StepmomCon (If You’re Tired of Doing This Alone)

10 Reasons to Attend StepmomCon (If You’re Tired of Doing This Alone)

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ByKristen SkilesApr 10, 20265 min read

If you’ve been white-knuckling your way through stepmom life, this is for you. Because the truth is, it’s not just hard. Stepmomming…

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…

How to Decide on a 60/40 Custody Schedule

How to Decide on a 60/40 Custody Schedule

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ByKristen SkilesFeb 18, 20228 min read

Deciding on which 60/40 custody schedule is best for your family is a MAJOR decision. Your family will be living…

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What is the Right of First Refusal anyway?

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ByKristen SkilesOct 1, 20216 min read

A blessing and a curse, depending on your shared custody situation, the right of first refusal can have far-reaching consequences.…

What is Child Support for?

What is Child Support for?

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ByKristen SkilesAug 6, 20218 min read

Love it or hate it, child support is one of the most contentious subjects in blended families! Should it be…

Tips for Setting a Holiday Custody Schedule

Tips for Setting a Holiday Custody Schedule

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ByKristen SkilesNov 20, 20206 min read

Every stepmom I know heaves a giant sigh of relief when the holiday custody schedule is agreed upon each year.…

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