Tag Archive for: stepfamily dynamics

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…
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…
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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…
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4 Traits of Highly Effective Stepmoms

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1. Self-Awareness It’s healthy for every person and parent…

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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The Problem With Inclusivity in Online Stepmom Communities

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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...
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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…
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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.
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The Harsh Realities of Stepparenting

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My mother-in-law is a wonderful, caring, nurturing woman. She…
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Why I Don’t Want My Daughter to Grow Up to Be a Stepmom

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I love my family. My husband is thoughtful, helpful, and has…
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.…