Mother and Adult Daughter

All Mothers Matter

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I recently watched my grandmother die. She was nearly 93, at…
Teenagers

Building Teenage Confidence Isn’t One Giant Leap

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The teenage years are well known as a time of self-doubt and…
Sad Teenager

Helping Your Step-Teenager Deal with the ‘Big Issues’

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The ‘big issues’ facing today’s teenagers may not immediately…
Boy Sitting Exam

Helping your Step-Teenager through the Exam Season

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Exam season can be a very stressful time, not just for the teenager…
Parent Disciplining Child

Disciplining Stepchildren: 5 Tips for Parents

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Whenever I coach stepfamilies – either parents, their children…
Stepmum with Stepchildren

How to Be a Good Role Model to Your Stepchildren

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There are elements of parenting that stepparents can overlook,…
Girl Looking in a Mirror

Coping with Narcissistic Stepchildren

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It’s surprising how many stepparents find themselves faced…
Family Laughing

Stepchildren Just Want to Fit In – Part 3

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As a stepdad, I found some ways to help my stepchildren feel…
Family Laughing

Stepchildren Just Want to Fit In – Part 2

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As a stepdad, I found some ways to help my stepchildren feel…
Family Laughing

Stepchildren Just Want to Fit In – Part 1

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As a stepdad, I found some ways to help my step kids feel like…
Couple Holding Hands

Missing the Firsts but Saving the Best for Last

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I used to be bothered by the fact, that I missed out on all…
Stepmum and Stepdaughter

Being a Stepmom Rocks! The Perks of Stepmotherhood

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Stepmoms endure many challenges in their role. They can be deemed…
Stepmum with Stepdaughter

The Art of Mothering

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Mothering is truly an art. Bio-moms, stepmoms, foster moms,…
Family Reading a Book

The Importance of Structure and Consistency in the Lives of Children

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Through my own experience with my stepdaughters, and with many…
Sad Boy

The Impact of Divorce: Grief and Loss in Stepchildren

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We can all agree that stepparenting is hard, and complicated.…