Tag Archive for: Relationships

Why Your Husband Says “Yes” to His Ex
Do you hate it when your husband’s difficult ex asks for something…


‘I Don’t Have A Stepmom’
My daughter and I were cuddled up on the couch watching something…

4 Traits of Highly Effective Stepmoms
1. Self-Awareness It’s healthy for every person and parent…

Why Stepmums Get Jealous & Insecure in the Most Stable Relationships
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.

The Ugly Truth About The Ex
When I came in to this stepmum gig, I thought I was pretty well…

The Problem With Inclusivity in Online Stepmom Communities
One of the biggest, most universal struggles of being a stepmom is feeling like an outsider, in your own family, in your extended family, in mommy circles, and in the general parenting community. Online stepmom communities are meant for us to have a safe space where we all feel like we belong. The problem is, we all don’t...

A Stepmom’s Guide to Being a Supportive Partner
It is easy to be a loving, supportive and kind partner when…

11 Reasons Why Your Husband’s Ex-Wife Hates You
Jenna Korf provides 11 reasons why your spouse's ex-wife may not think too fondly of you.

What Divorced Moms Should Know About Stepmoms
Jenna Korf discusses 8 truths that aim to dispel common misconceptions that divorced moms have about stepmoms and their role in their children's lives.

8 Tips for Liking Your Stepchild – When you Don’t
Jenna Korf provides stepparents with tips on how they can work towards cultivating a better relationship with their stepchild.

How to Communicate with Mom: Crafting Your Stepmom Philosophy
My best friend is my stepdaughter’s mom. Yep, you read…

One Thing You Should REALLY Stop Telling Stepmoms
I have heard it from my parents, my husband, and my friends.…

What I Learned from Being Roommates with My Stepdaughter’s Mom
My stepdaughter’s mom, stepdad, and baby sister recently moved…

15 Things Stepmom Wishes Her Husband Knew
In that moment, I knew I couldn’t say anything to make him…