Tag Archive for: Self-Care

Stepmum Drawing a Heart in the Sand

Journey to a Happy Heart

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I once asked the question on social media what words people…
Woman grinning

Tips for Getting Your Stepchild’s Mother Out of Your Head

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(Kicking the High-Conflict Habit) It’s a cycle we’re…
Couple Talking

15 Things Stepmom Wishes Her Husband Knew

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In that moment, I knew I couldn’t say anything to make him…
Couple Toasting at Christmas

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.…
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…
Woman Thinking Positively

Positive Thoughts, Positive Actions, Positive Results

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Do you ever have times in your life where you just feel like…
Stepmum releasing energy

Letting Go of Negative Emotions

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Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and thought,…
Stepmum Meditating

Be True to You

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People tend to describe me as kind, fun, driven, adventurous,…
Stepmum Zen

Get Your Zen On

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Every stepparent is overwhelmed with a roller coaster of emotions…
Shutting Ex-Wife Out

Six Steps for Setting Boundaries with Your Partner’s High-Conflict Ex

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During the first couple years of marriage to my husband, he…
Guilt Trip

Stepping Away from Divorced Parent Guilt

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Creating boundaries is important for self-care… oftentimes,…
Couple relaxing in front of a fire

Recapturing Christmas Magic

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This is the time of year with plenty of gatherings for friends…
Stepmum Relaxing

Why Stepparents Need a Kid-Free Zone in Their Home

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Let’s face it, even in the best of circumstances, kids are…
Woman walking on a road

Six Life Lessons I’ve Learned Being a Stepmom

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Along my step-parenting journey, I have learned some intense…
Woman Thinking

Five Essential Questions to Ask Yourself Before Becoming a Stepmom

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The decision to be part of someone’s life on a long-term basis…