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
The Diary of a Young Stepmom
The music was so loud; I suddenly felt like I was just watching a movie. You know, one of those movies when they’re at a … Read more
The “S” Word: Stepmom is Not a Bad Word
The only half in this house is the half and half creamer, and the only steps in this house are the ones that lead upstairs. … Read more
Kicking the Stepmom Martyr Mindset Once and For All!
“Sure, Babe. Your ex and her family can live with us for a few months while they work to get their feet on the ground.” … Read more
How to Cope with Missing your Children: A Dad’s Perspective
Are you a divorced dad that has recently gone from seeing your kids every day to now having to divide time? Are you trying to … Read more
The Best (and Most Annoying) Stepmom Advice I’ve Ever Received
For my 30th birthday I received my first ever gift from my, at the time, new boyfriend. We had just started seeing each other and … Read more