How I Became an Instant Boy Mom: The Journey of a Stepmom
This week I caught myself saying, “Boys! Turn on the light so you don’t pee on each other!” This is the life of an instant … Read more
You’re Here to Support Him, Not to Save Him.
Stepmama, you do so much as a supportive wife. You are important, you are selfless, and you are a linchpin. But you know what you’re … Read more
The Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Elope
The thought of planning a wedding was emotionally exhausting, especially since he had been married before, and I had not. While my now-husband and I … Read more
7 Things your Stepchild Wants you to Know
My sweet stepchild looked up at me with those big beautiful blue eyes and said, “I wish my Mommy and Daddy were still married. You … Read more
A Q&A for the New Stepmom
Congratulations! You’re officially married, which makes you an official stepmom. Gone are the days of feeling illegitimate, of being judged by your peers, and of … Read more
Child Coping Mechanisms: Navigating “The Kamikaze Phenomenon”
What happens to the wonderful child who was just saying “please” and “thank you,” laughing at your silly jokes, offering to help with dinner just … Read more