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“Stepmomming is what you do, not who you are.” – Kristen Skiles
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Combatting Defensiveness in Blended Families
I’m going to put this as directly as I can… Defensiveness in blended families is toxic. We’ve probably all been…
What I Want to Say to the Stepmom on Mother’s Day
If you think being a mom is a thankless job, try being a stepmom on Mother’s Day. Have you seen…
6 Tips for your First Mother’s Day as a Stepmom
I vividly remember my first Mother’s Day as a stepmom. I felt left-out, unappreciated, and disappointed. It seemed entirely unfair…
Mother’s Day for Stepmom: How to Celebrate
Mother’s Day for stepmoms can cause many uncomfortable feelings to surface, and it’s often a time when a stepmom’s unique…
Stop Keeping Score, Stepmom!
The art of avoiding scorekeeping can be challenging to embrace. This will likely sound so obvious to some of you,…
When a Stranger Calls You Mom
The first time someone called me mom was a weird one for me, it caught me off guard, and it…