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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…

Red Flags When Dating Someone with Kids

Red Flags When Dating Someone with Kids

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ByKristen SkilesSep 27, 20248 min read

If you’re in a new relationship and dating someone with kids, and you find yourself wondering how to tell the…

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…

24 Things to Stop Worrying About in 2024

24 Things to Stop Worrying About in 2024

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ByKristen SkilesDec 29, 202312 min read

Stepmomming ain’t easy. Can I get an amen? This life is tough stuff. But I’ve found that it’s exponentially MORE…

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…

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