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I’m Kristen!

I’m a Certified Stepparent Coach passionate about helping stepmoms find peace while navigating this complex role. My husband, 10-year-old stepdaughter, and I live in northern Dallas with our two talkative cats, Chalupa and Zoey, and Husky/Malamute mix, Nova. I am SO happy you’re here!

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The Permission You Need to Survive Blended Family Holidays

The Permission You Need to Survive Blended Family Holidays

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ByKristen SkilesNov 12, 20214 min read

Holidays in a blended family can feel really overwhelming on a lot of levels. From holiday custody schedules to questions…

Tips for Blending Families

Tips for Blending Families

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ByKristen SkilesOct 29, 20216 min read

Blending families is certainly not as easy as it looked on The Brady Bunch. Carol and Mike sure made blending…

When Your Stepchild’s Other Home has Different Rules

When Your Stepchild’s Other Home has Different Rules

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ByKristen SkilesOct 15, 20215 min read

Last week, I had a meeting with a coaching client who was simply fed up with the different expectations and…

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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.…

Why I Think “Keep the Peace” is Shitty Advice

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)…

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ByKristen SkilesSep 3, 20216 min read

Stepparenting is never an easy job, but I’m sure you’ll agree with me that this task is made that much…

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EP 23: Let’s Hear From Our Partners! (Part 2)

EP 23: Let’s Hear From Our Partners! (Part 2)

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ByKristen SkilesMay 2, 20231 min read

Hey, stepmom! It’s time for the second installment of our partners series! This time, our partners are…

EP 22: How My Experience as a Stepchild Influences How I Stepparent

EP 22: How My Experience as a Stepchild Influences How I Stepparent

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ByKristen SkilesApr 25, 20231 min read

Hey there, stepmom! My parents divorced when I was 2, and I had a few different stepparents…

EP 21: Let’s Hear From Our Partners! (Part 1)

EP 21: Let’s Hear From Our Partners! (Part 1)

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ByKristen SkilesApr 18, 20231 min read

You are in for such a treat today, stepmom! We’ve spent some time talking about our partners’…

EP 20: 5 Unnecessary Reasons Stepmoms Feel Guilty

EP 20: 5 Unnecessary Reasons Stepmoms Feel Guilty

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ByKristen SkilesApr 11, 20231 min read

Hi, stepmom! If you are ready to ditch the guilt and show up confident and purpose-filled in…

EP 19: Different Lenses: Why Your Partner Sees Things Differently

EP 19: Different Lenses: Why Your Partner Sees Things Differently

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ByKristen SkilesApr 4, 20231 min read

Hi, stepmom! Have you ever struggled to understand your partner’s perspective and why they seem to have…

EP 18: Stepping Back in Your Stepmom Role with Erin Careless

EP 18: Stepping Back in Your Stepmom Role with Erin Careless

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ByKristen SkilesMar 28, 20232 min read

Hi, stepmom! In today’s episode, Erin Careless, PhD and I are chatting about all things stepping back!…

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