The Kids Don’t Come First in Our Blended Family
Picture this: it’s your 18th wedding anniversary. You stand in the crowd with your stepchild, gleaming with pride as you watch your spouse collect his … Read more
Joint Custody Schedules: Which 50/50 Schedule is the Best?
“Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work.” – John Trainer. Making memories with our children is the … Read more
A Girlfriend’s Guide to Letting Go: Let Your Man Handle His Business!
Today, in the spirit of open and honest communication, we need to talk about just that: communication. I need to keep it real with you. … Read more
15 Co-Parenting Items on Amazon to Make Your Life Easier
Full disclosure: For better or for worse, I am one of those stepmoms who feels like she “keeps everyone organized.” I do everything in my … Read more
Maintaining House Rules when your Child has Two Homes
I’ll be honest… it is so frustrating maintaining house rules when your child has two homes. To me, the #1 most annoying thing that my … Read more
What if High-Conflict Bio Mom isn’t Actually High-Conflict?
It is increasingly difficult to scroll through stepmom support groups and not see mention of HCBM, high-conflict bio mom. Some divorced women truly are high-conflict, … Read more