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The Changing Landscape of Stepparenting Through the Teen Years

The Changing Landscape of Stepparenting Through the Teen Years

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ByJenni PachecoJan 26, 202415 min read

The way I “stepmom” has definitely changed in the past nine years. Some of those changes are purely from becoming…

Overcoming the Urge to Overcompensate During Our Custodial Time

Overcoming the Urge to Overcompensate During Our Custodial Time

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ByMia WisinskiSep 26, 20236 min read

I’m a recovering “overcompensator” when it comes to spending time with my stepdaughter. When she was younger, I used to…

What No One Tells You About Becoming a Stepmom

What No One Tells You About Becoming a Stepmom

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ByKristen SkilesMar 7, 20235 min read

I was a child of divorce at two years old and grew up with different stepparents throughout the years. So…

 When a Stranger Calls You Mom

 When a Stranger Calls You Mom

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ByClaire NicolApr 14, 20224 min read

The first time someone called me mom was a weird one for me, it caught me off guard, and it…

The Double Standards Between Moms and Stepmoms

The Double Standards Between Moms and Stepmoms

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ByKristen SkilesJun 11, 20215 min read

As a stepmom, you are likely well aware of the double standards between moms and stepmoms. You may have even…

Third Wheel Stepmom: How to Overcome Feeling Like an Outsider

Third Wheel Stepmom: How to Overcome Feeling Like an Outsider

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ByKristen SkilesFeb 26, 20215 min read

I’ve heard becoming a stepmom likened to picking up the controller and pressing play on a paused video game. Learning…

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