10 Things Successful Stepmoms do before Going to Bed
What is your bedtime routine like? Is it chaotic or methodical? Soul-cleansing or draining? Or, worse yet, is it something you don’t even give a … Read more
Co-Parenting Well: Sharing the Kids or Sharing your Husband?
Typically in a blended family, the goal is to co-parent well. Regardless of the type of custody, most parties desire to get along well… at … Read more
3 MUST-HAVES for a Long, Healthy, Successful Marriage
Not a day goes by where I don’t hear someone, whether it be a colleague, a relative, or a person on social media, complain about … Read more
How I Became (and Stay!) Best Friends with my Stepchild’s Mom
It has been 1,284 days since I met my now-husband (but who’s counting?). In that time, I have been introduced to my now-stepdaughter, met her … Read more
Best Kept Secret to Being Friends with The Ex
It’s no secret that maintaining a blended family is hard work. Marriage is hard work, but marriage in a blended family can feel insurmountable at … Read more
Lessons I Learned from My Stepmom
Today marks 10 years since my stepmom lost her battle to cancer. I still visit her grave every time I’m in town, and I am … Read more