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Food Cultures and Step-Families

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Being a stepparent is a journey. When I started on my stepmom…
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Why Your Husband Says “Yes” to His Ex

Do you hate it when your husband’s difficult ex asks for something…

Why Stepmums Get Jealous & Insecure in the Most Stable Relationships

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You’re not weak or silly for feeling unsettled in your relationship when your partner’s past is so present in your home and family. It’s not weird to feel grossed out by anything that suggests previous intimacy. It’s not wrong to feel sad that our first experience of having a child with our partner is not their first experience.
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The Ugly Truth About The Ex

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When I came in to this stepmum gig, I thought I was pretty well…
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4 Simple Questions To Help Kids Change Their Behaviour

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If we notice positive behaviour and comment on it, the positive behaviour will be repeated as long as we keep commenting on it and rewarding the child with positive attention. If we consistently comment on negative behaviour, we are inadvertently rewarding the child with attention. They will repeat this behaviour as long as we keep giving them attention for it.
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How to Show Your Kids It’s Okay to Be Queer

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So many of us instill the “straight” mentality, or heteronormativity rather, in little everyday moments that we don’t even realize we’re establishing norms and expectations that make our kids assume they’re straight, cis kids living in a straight, cis world, and that everything else is different. There are a few ways you, as parents, can incorporate an inclusion state of mind into your kids’ everyday life, regardless of whether or not anyone in your family is queer. The biggest piece of advice I can give other parents who want to make an effort to normalize queerness is to try not never assume heterosexuality.
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How to Plan a Same Sex Bridal Shower

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You’re throwing a part for two people you love very much. Forget about the dos and don’ts that are all over Pinterest and such. Use your instincts, because you were asked to throw a shower to celebrate the love of two people who know and trust what you’ll do for them. Keep it true to the spirit of the couple, and you really
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A Stepmom’s Guide to Being a Supportive Partner

It is easy to be a loving, supportive and kind partner when…
Introverted Stepmum

Tips for the Introverted Stepparent

There are many stepparents struggling to fit in and find peace…
Stepmum Writing

How to Communicate with Mom: Crafting Your Stepmom Philosophy

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My best friend is my stepdaughter’s mom. Yep, you read…
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What I Learned from Being Roommates with My Stepdaughter’s Mom

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My stepdaughter’s mom, stepdad, and baby sister recently moved…
Pensive Stepmum

The Metaphor That Changed My Entire Perspective on the Stepmom Role

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I was in a really bad place. The slightest mention of the family…
Pensive Stepmum

Lessons Learned When I Embraced My Role as Second Wife

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Coming into my role as a second wife to the love of my life…
Women Talking

Things I Wish My Stepchild’s Mom Knew

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I am often discredited as a stepmom blogger because my relationship…
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Five Steps to Survive the Holidays and Save Your Sanity

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I’ve fixed the holidays for you. You’re welcome. Read on.…