To the Stepmom Who’s Ashamed She Doesn’t Love her Stepkids
There’s so much pressure as a stepmom. Pressure to be a great wife, an influential parental figure, a peaceful co-parent, a perfect daughter-in-law… you get … Read more
Why we Hosted a Joint Birthday Party at a Hotel (Feat. Gaylord Texan)
Can I be honest and share that every year when Krista’s birthday rolls around, I get a little nervous? Should we do a joint party … Read more
The Worst Mistakes a Stepmom can Make
The absolute worst mistake any stepmom can make is to simply put on a brave face and accept all that is being thrown at her, whether … Read more
Experiencing an Identity Crisis as a Childless Stepmom
I had sold my home to move in with my then-fiance/now-husband and his daughter in his hometown, a town I was unfamiliar with about 30 … Read more
Surviving the Minefield of Stepparenting Teens
No stepparent wants a medal, but it’s fair to say they certainly deserve one when it comes to stepparenting teens! Parenting teenagers is full of … Read more
Expectation vs. Reality of Being a Stepmom
The number one cause of frustration I see in my stepmom coaching clients? Unmet expectations. The reality of being a stepmom bears little resemblance to … Read more