The way I “stepmom” has definitely changed in the past nine years. Some of those changes are purely from becoming…

For years, I’ve struggled to understand how stepparenting with kids of your own is different than the experience of being…

I’m a recovering “overcompensator” when it comes to spending time with my stepdaughter. When she was younger, I used to…

I used to let the custody schedule dictate our lives. I would decline invitations to adult get-togethers that fell on…

House rules for blended families… Not the sexiest topic I’ve ever written about, but perhaps one of the most important.…

Even the healthiest homes can leave children vulnerable to toxic behavior. It’s terrifying to think about, right? That no matter…