Tag Archive for: stepchildren

Girl Decorating Christmas Tree

Christmas Traditions: The Sibling Tree

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Last night, after…
Stepmum and Stepdaughter

Surviving the Stepdaughter War

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My stepdaughter Amy has a war raging within her. It surfaced…
Family Blending

The Ugly Truth About Blended Families

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Last night, as we settled into bed with a glass of wine, Gabe…
Teenagers Packing

Coming Home: Custody Transition Do’s and Don’ts

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Over the years, Billy and I have shared custody in many different…
Father and Child

Saying Goodbye: Custody Transition Do’s and Don’ts

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Years ago, when we first began sharing custody, I dreaded the…
Couple Hugging

What Every Second Wife Needs to Hear

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The most romantic statement Gabe ever made to me didn’t happen…
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…
Stepmum and Stepdaugther Spending Time Together

Precious Moments: Valuing Alone Time with the Children

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When looking back on some of my favorite childhood memories,…
Stepmum and Stepson

It’s Not You, It’s Me

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Wow! Ever feel like your stepchild doesn’t like you? This…
Stepfamily

Making the Most Out of Mother’s Day

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Oooooh, it’s that time of year again where many stepmoms are…
Pensive Stepmum

Why I Miss the Stepmom

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If someone told me several years ago that I would be missing…