Tag Archive for: stepdad

Big Family

What is the Role of a Stepparent? Redefining Parenting — One Step At A Time

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Stepparents have been around for a long time. They’ve stepped…
Mother and Daughter

‘I Don’t Have A Stepmom’

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My daughter and I were cuddled up on the couch watching 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.
young frustrated woman screaming with closed eyes

The Ugly Truth About The Ex

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When I came in to this stepmum gig, I thought I was pretty well…
Introverted Stepmum

Tips for the Introverted Stepparent

There are many stepparents struggling to fit in and find peace…
Naughty Child

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.
Stepmum and stepdaughter reading together

The Harsh Realities of Stepparenting

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My mother-in-law is a wonderful, caring, nurturing woman. She…
Woman Quiet

One Thing You Should REALLY Stop Telling Stepmoms

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I have heard it from my parents, my husband, and my friends.…
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…
Woman and Children

Why I Don’t Love My Stepchildren as My Own

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When Gabe and I married, I understood I was committing to him and Sara,…
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…
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…
Parent Disciplining Child

Disciplining Stepchildren: 5 Tips for Parents

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Whenever I coach stepfamilies – either parents, their children…